2 weeks Ago By Jaguars Wire
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded back into the first round in a recent 2025 NFL mock draft.ESPN's Jordan Reid proposed the idea of the Jaguars moving up into the back end of the first round, giving them two first-round picks in 2025. Fellow ESPN analyst Ben Solak also wrote recently that he would like to see Jacksonville take a "big Day 2 swing" at the receiver position.
"With 10 draft picks, Jacksonville can be aggressive in addressing holes on the roster," wrote Reid. "Finding a WR2 alongside Brian Thomas Jr. should be a priority.
If Missouri's Luther Burden III or Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka are on the board at the end of the first round, then this is a move that's worth making."So, using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator, I attempted to have that scenario play out.After taking Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham at fifth overall, when the Washington Commanders were on the lock at pick No.
29, I decided to move up. Still on the board was Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Using Jimmy Johnson's trade value chart as my guide, the Jaguars moved up to pick 29 and sent to Washington picks 36 and 88.
Given the number of selections the Jaguars entered the draft with, they still have a third-round pick to use and will have nine picks in total.Egbuka comes to the NFL as a very productive college pass catcher and quite polished as well, ready to make an immediate impact. The bulk of his playing time has come from the slot, but with this size and ball skills, he is someone who analysts believe can play on the boundary as well, which will be an important element in Liam Coen's offense.
While the passing game is going to run through Brian Thomas Jr., Coen recently discussed the importance of being able to spread the ball around. Adding Egbuka to the mix boosts competition for playing time and targets, which in turn should elevate the play of the receiver room behind Thomas.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Jaguars make 2 first round picks in mock.
