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A new era dawns for the Jacksonville Jaguars as we dive deep into the team's first draft under GM James Gladstone. After years of questionable draft strategies, there's a palpable excitement surrounding how the former Rams executive might approach building around Trevor Lawrence and transforming this roster.

Our comprehensive mock draft reveals fascinating possibilities, from trading back to accumulate picks while still landing Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka as the perfect complement to Brian Thomas Jr., to the potential windfall of Abdul Carter falling to pick #5. We examine how Gladstone's Rams background might influence draft philosophy, particularly the emphasis on winning cultures and prestigious programs.

The draft board falls surprisingly well for Jacksonville's needs across both mock scenarios. We identify crucial defensive backs who could stabilize a struggling secondary, interior defensive linemen who bring the violence needed against divisional running games, and offensive weapons that perfectly fit Liam Cohen's offensive vision.

Join us as we break down picks round-by-round and imagine a draft that could finally deliver the supporting cast Trevor Lawrence deserves while building a defense that transforms Jacksonville into true AFC South contenders. Let us know your thoughts on our selections and who you hope the Jaguars target when the draft begins!

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James Johnson and Phil Smith bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.