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As the draft draws nearer, maybe it isn’t so certain the Jags draft Mason Graham.
We are officially a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Obviously the name to know at this point is Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, but as the days keep going, more and more names are coming up as likely draft candidates. This week we dive into some Graham talk but branch out into some other possible selections come April 24.
From SEC offensive tackles to yet another Penn State tight end, there are a handful of non-Graham names bubbling up that fans of the Jags should maybe start to familiarize themselves with.
Take a drink if you have heard this before: The Jacksonville Jaguars should take Mason Graham at fifth overall. That is the thinking in this mock, this time from Reuter who thinks the Jags losing Roy Robertson-Harris hurt them enough to make the team need Graham at No. 5.
Graham’s quick feet, upper-body strength, versatility and consistent motor portend a successful NFL career. The Jaguars did not address their defensive line after trading Roy Robertson-Harris to Seattle last fall, so pairing Graham with 2024 second-round pick Maason Smith makes all kinds of sense.
The Graham to Jacksonville pipeline stays alive in this mock by Nate Tice and Charles McDonald. We also get a mention of arm length which is some good sicko Jaguars stuff.
The Jaguars could go in a variety of directions here, but end up with the explosive Graham. His arm length (32 inches at the combine) might scare off some teams, but new Jaguars general manager James Gladstone comes from the Rams, a place that has been more than fine with taking players who may lack ideal measurements or backgrounds but whose play does the talking. Graham in between Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker would create a dangerous front, while also filling a hole, with an interesting mix of skills.
One more Graham mock for you. The idea of drafting Graham to Jacksonville is consistent every time. He is likely the best player remaining. He is likely the best option to help the defense at that spot. And his upside should be too much to pass up if he is available.
There are a few directions the Jacksonville Jaguars could go in the 2025 NFL Draft, and with a new head coach/general manager combination in town, predicting their move is tough.
Hunter would be a great fit here as he could slot into roles at both cornerback and wide receiver without needing to be a full-time player at either position initially. However, with Hunter off the board, reinforcing the defensive line is the smart move for the Jaguars.
There are plenty of EDGE options to pick from, and they could move back a few spots to add more capital and still have their pick. However, staying at No. 5 and picking Mason Graham...
