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In the days leading up to the draft, I reported here at Sportskeeda that the Jaguars\u2019 goal was to surround Trevor Lawrence with offensive playmakers. The belief was that they were targeting running back Ashton Jeanty. Then they surprised everyone with the first big trade of the weekend.<\/p>\n Jacksonville made a big splash in the early going, swapping the draft\u2019s fifth pick for the second selection owned by the Cleveland Browns to choose Travis Hunter<\/a>. The Heisman Trophy winner is a multi-purpose and versatile prospect who can play on both sides of the ball. Yet more than anything else, he was always graded as the top receiver in the draft, at least on my board. Hunter is a consistent pass catcher who shows big-play skill and run-after-the-catch ability. And while the Jaguars say they\u2019ll use him on both sides of the line of scrimmage, Hunter is another weapon for Lawrence on offense. Yet Jacksonville paid a steep price to move up three spots and draft a non-quarterback, with the Browns netting a second-round pick in this year\u2019s draft as well as the Jaguars\u2019 first pick in 2026. Hunter\u2019s production will consistently be compared to the draft capital Jacksonville gave away to acquire him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n With their next selection, they took Caleb Ransaw<\/a> in the third round. Jacksonville needs help all over the secondary, and word is that they will use Ransaw at safety; that\u2019s his best position in my opinion, as he\u2019s better facing the action. Ransaw is a terrific athlete with upside, yet he needs work and must finish his game. His streakiness and tendency to disappear for stretches has always concerned me. That\u2019s not the case for Wyatt Milum<\/a>, also selected in the third round. Lining up at left tackle for West Virginia, he has the size and style to be a starting guard early in his NFL career.<\/p>\n Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jacksonville added two more playmakers on Day 3, running backs Bhayshul Tuten<\/a> in the fourth round and LeQuint Allen<\/a> in the final frame. The two backs complement each other, as Tuten is an explosive back with terrific speed. He picks his way on the inside, yet he\u2019s fast enough to beat defenders around the perimeter. Allen is better running downhill as well as picking up the difficult yardage. Tuten and Allen are both outstanding pass catchers.<\/p>\n The team addressed the defense, taking linebackers back-to-back in Rounds 4 and 6, drafting Jack Kiser<\/a> of Notre Dame, then Jalen McLeod<\/a> from Auburn, respectively.<\/p>\n Kiser is smart, toug,h and consistently productive. He makes plays with his head, but he also ran much faster than anyone thought possible during the combine. Expect Kiser to see a lot of action as a rookie. McLeod is also a hard-charging linebacker who is a bit of a tweener, as he possesses one-gap linebacker size yet middle linebacker speed.<\/p>\n Safety Rayuan Lane III<\/a> of Navy, another sixth-round pick, is what you\u2019d expect of a player coming from one of the nation\u2019s military academies: smart, disciplined, and very tough. Effective against the run, his best shot will be on special teams.<\/p>\n Jonah Monheim<\/a> landed just about where I expected, late in the draft. The former left tackle moved to center this season and was solid. He\u2019s intelligent and fundamentally sound, but he must improve his playing strength and prove his arm length, which was just 30.5 inches, won\u2019t hamper him.<\/p>\n Jacksonville signed 22 UDFAs, and a few of them will stick on the roster. Edge rusher Ethan Downs<\/a> is a perfect fit for the Jaguars\u2019 four-man line, Seth Henigan<\/a> should have a home as the team\u2019s third quarterback, and Jabbar Muhammad<\/a> offers potential as a ninth defensive back\/special-teams player. Edge rusher Danny Striggow<\/a>, guard Sal Wormley<\/a>, and receiver Chandler Brayboy will likely find themselves on the practice squad this fall.<\/p>\n Grade – B:<\/strong> Overall, I believe the Jaguars improved their roster, added playmakers on offense and improved their speed on the scoring side of the ball. I was disappointed they did not come away with a tight end despite having several opportunities, and the price they paid to move up and draft Hunter will be heavily scrutinized in the coming years.<\/p>\n![\"NFL:](\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/26012874-1747086970.jpeg\"\/)
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