I think this C class is sneaky good. This center class gets compared to last year which isnt fair imo. Last year was the best C class ever imo, at least since I remember. There isnt that sure guy that played C in college that should go in the first but its pretty deep for mid rounds and a lot of good ceners in this class with most coming from all the biggest colleges. What do yall think about Seth McLaugliin? I remember all the issues he had last year with bad snaps but he resurected his college carerre at Ohio St and went on to win the Remington trophy award. Alabama fans hated him but it was mostly because of his bad snaps, it looks like he has fixed those issues. McLaughlin and Donovan Jackson are 2 players that I will keep a very close eye on in the playoffs. Jackson was up and down at G for the buckeyes but he has looked very solid and LT for thin. Jackson would be a really good get in the 3rd or 4th imo for a guy we can develop that could play multiple positions on the oline. If there was a such think as most improved player or come back player of the year this year I would give it to McLauglin. I remember him costing Alabama a few losses last year it seems like with bad snaps. I didnt even realize it was the same guy earlier in the year. What a bounce back from dude though lol. Josh Simmons is another guy we might be able to get in the 3rd or 4th that if for injury might have been the top tackle selected. Simmons had the knee injury so that could possibly be a steal in the draft with the injury red flag.

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I'm beginning to believe that Mason Graham would be the best option for the Jaguars, especially if Hunter is off the board. It's harder to find big guys in the draft who could excel at the NFL level. A defensive line of Allen, Maason Smith, Mason Graham and Walker with Hamilton and Armstead rotating in as tackles has the potential to be elite. The cornerback position could be upgraded in free agency as there are several great options lead by D.J. Reed and Chavarious Ward. No doubt, an additional safety and pass rusher will be needs that need to also be addressed at some point in the draft or in free agency.

The offensive line will need significant help and fortunately the draft and free agency will provide several excellent options. My favorites are Tyler Booker at the top of round 2 and Drew Dalman in free agency. Dalman is only 26 and would be an upgrade from Mitch Morse who has regressed as of late. If Dalman is not signed, I would not hesitate to trade back up into round 2 and take Ratledge from Georgia. The running game would improve greatly with the addition of at least 2 of these players.

Its just one sites opinion but but nfldraftbuzz.com has Tyler Booker as the 48th best run blocking lineman.  I just figured out on this site you can click on a player and it lists them in order for different categories for different positions.  run blocking, pass blocking et..  They have Charles Grant as the best run blocker in this draft. 

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/DR/OL/1/2025


 I think we need a new RB that is good and also very good in pass blocking.  If nfldraftbuzz.com is somewhat accurate on their pass blocking grades id love to add a Brashard Smith, they have him as the 3rd best pass blocking RB and he is a ex WR moved to RB.  Both Etienne and Tank are very poor run blockers.  Smith would be a great additon to the RB room, well rounded back that can block and maybe the best recieving back in this class. Smith looks like we would be the perfect 3rd down back and is good at running the rock as well.

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/DP/RB/1/2025



This is all just one sites opinion but it can give us a little idea and somewhere to start on the guys we havent seen much.

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They have Jake Slaughter as the highest rated run blocking Center. PFF also had them as their highest graded overall center this year. One on here thinks the highest grated run blocker is like Fortner lol, who is arguably the worst run blocking center in the league lol. I really want one of Wilson or Slaughter in the mid rounds if we dont get a C in FA. I think Slaughter and Wilson could compete with Morse in year 1 for the starting spot. Id look at adding McClaughin late.

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/DR/C/1/2025

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I'm beginning to believe that Mason Graham would be the best option for the Jaguars, especially if Hunter is off the board. It's harder to find big guys in the draft who could excel at the NFL level. A defensive line of Allen, Maason Smith, Mason Graham and Walker with Hamilton and Armstead rotating in as tackles has the potential to be elite. The cornerback position could be upgraded in free agency as there are several great options lead by D.J. Reed and Chavarious Ward. No doubt, an additional safety and pass rusher will be needs that need to also be addressed at some point in the draft or in free agency.

The offensive line will need significant help and fortunately the draft and free agency will provide several excellent options. My favorites are Tyler Booker at the top of round 2 and Drew Dalman in free agency. Dalman is only 26 and would be an upgrade from Mitch Morse who has regressed as of late. If Dalman is not signed, I would not hesitate to trade back up into round 2 and take Ratledge from Georgia. The running game would improve greatly with the addition of at least 2 of these players.

Its just one sites opinion but but nfldraftbuzz.com has Tyler Booker as the 48th best run blocking lineman.  I just figured out on this site you can click on a player and it lists them in order for different categories for different positions.  run blocking, pass blocking et..  They have Charles Grant as the best run blocker in this draft. 

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/DR/OL/1/2025


 I think we need a new RB that is good and also very good in pass blocking.  If nfldraftbuzz.com is somewhat accurate on their pass blocking grades id love to add a Brashard Smith, they have him as the 3rd best pass blocking RB and he is a ex WR moved to RB.  Both Etienne and Tank are very poor run blockers.  Smith would be a great additon to the RB room, well rounded back that can block and maybe the best recieving back in this class.  Smith looks like we would be the perfect 3rd down back and is good at running the rock as well.

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/DP/RB/1/2025



This is all just one sites opinion but it can give us a little idea and somewhere to start on the guys we havent seen much.

That is very good information. Based on this, I'd be hesitant to take Booker that high until further evaluations are done.

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For current position my top 2 picks r hunter and Johnson (hunter most likely goes to Patriots imo ), if we do decide to trade back , let's say baalke ( or hopefully the new gm) trades back as far as 10th, i would not be opposed to selecting McMillan or starks

Hell if they do decide to go jeanty all the more power to them

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Just did a mock draft on Fanspeak and was able to land my almost perfect draft class:

Rd. 1 (3): Travis Hunter- Cornerback/receiver

Rd. 2 (35) Walter Nolen- DT

Rd. 3 (67) Nick Emmanwori- Safety

Rd. 3 (95) Tate Ratledge- Guard/center

Rd. 4 (104) Xavier Watts-Safety

Rd. 4 (131) Kyle Kennard-Edge

Rd. 5 (140) Tyler Warren- TE

Rd.6 (178) Jonah Manheim- OT

Rd. 6 (192) Jayden Higgins-WR


Of course, this would never happen since Warren, Emmanwori and Ratledge are all likely to go at least 1 round earlier. It's possible that this class may include the best cornerback, safety, DT, interior OL and tight end in the entire draft. Add in a developmental pass rusher with upside, a potential number 3 receiver and a 2nd safety (Watts) who is a true playmaker in the secondary and you have my ideal draft.

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Just did a mock draft on Fanspeak and was able to land my almost perfect draft class:

Rd. 1 (3): Travis Hunter- Cornerback/receiver

Rd. 2 (35) Walter Nolen- DT

Rd. 3 (67) Nick Emmanwori- Safety

Rd. 3 (95) Tate Ratledge- Guard/center

Rd. 4 (104) Xavier Watts-Safety

Rd. 4 (131) Kyle Kennard-Edge

Rd. 5 (140) Tyler Warren- TE

Rd.6 (178) Jonah Manheim- OT

Rd. 6 (192) Jayden Higgins-WR


Of course, this would never happen since Warren, Emmanwori and Ratledge are all likely to go at least 1 round earlier. It's possible that this class may include the best cornerback, safety, DT, interior OL and tight end in the entire draft. Add in a developmental pass rusher with upside, a potential number 3 receiver and a 2nd safety (Watts) who is a true playmaker in the secondary and you have my ideal draft.

Ratledge is gone rd 2

Emmanwori would be lucky to make it to us rd2 imo

And Nolan goes rd1 8/10 in the mocks I do

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A trade back for a wr in round 2 would be something I would 100% not be opposed to
I also like the aspect of royals in the 4th if he is there

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Just did a mock draft on Fanspeak and was able to land my almost perfect draft class:

Rd. 1 (3): Travis Hunter- Cornerback/receiver

Rd. 2 (35) Walter Nolen- DT

Rd. 3 (67) Nick Emmanwori- Safety

Rd. 3 (95) Tate Ratledge- Guard/center

Rd. 4 (104) Xavier Watts-Safety

Rd. 4 (131) Kyle Kennard-Edge

Rd. 5 (140) Tyler Warren- TE

Rd.6 (178) Jonah Manheim- OT

Rd. 6 (192) Jayden Higgins-WR


Of course, this would never happen since Warren, Emmanwori and Ratledge are all likely to go at least 1 round earlier. It's possible that this class may include the best cornerback, safety, DT, interior OL and tight end in the entire draft. Add in a developmental pass rusher with upside, a potential number 3 receiver and a 2nd safety (Watts) who is a true playmaker in the secondary and you have my ideal draft.

This is the best one yet although most of the picks the player will likely be gone before then.

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Just did a mock draft on Fanspeak and was able to land my almost perfect draft class:

Rd. 1 (3): Travis Hunter- Cornerback/receiver

Rd. 2 (35) Walter Nolen- DT

Rd. 3 (67) Nick Emmanwori- Safety

Rd. 3 (95) Tate Ratledge- Guard/center

Rd. 4 (104) Xavier Watts-Safety

Rd. 4 (131) Kyle Kennard-Edge

Rd. 5 (140) Tyler Warren- TE

Rd.6 (178) Jonah Manheim- OT

Rd. 6 (192) Jayden Higgins-WR


Of course, this would never happen since Warren, Emmanwori and Ratledge are all likely to go at least 1 round earlier. It's possible that this class may include the best cornerback, safety, DT, interior OL and tight end in the entire draft. Add in a developmental pass rusher with upside, a potential number 3 receiver and a 2nd safety (Watts) who is a true playmaker in the secondary and you have my ideal draft.

This is the best one yet although most of the picks the player will likely be gone before then.

Yes, but all we have as Jaguars fans are hopes and dreams!

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This is the best one yet although most of the picks the player will likely be gone before then.

Yes, but all we have as Jaguars fans are hopes and dreams!

True, I like it

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Updated draft with the 5th overall selection now. Based on needs. This is how I drafted as well as how things fell.

5th overall - Tetairoa McMillan - WR - Arizona - Nabbed PFF's 2nd best overall prospect. Think he's a great addition to BTJ. Gives Lawrence a viable tandem throughout the rest of his contract in Jacksonville.

41st overall - Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall - Dominate edge rusher this season. Has a wide variety of moves and we desperately need a third pass rushing presence on this defense. It's non existent beyond JHA and Walker.

72nd overall - Maxwell Hairston - CB - Kentucky - Solid CB, good in run defense as well, falls a bit due to injury in 2024 but he's honestly a late RD1, early RD2 talent. Couldn't pass on him here in RD3.

95th overall - Connor Colby - OG - Iowa - This might seem too high for Colby, but, he'll rise up fast in my opinion. Nasty streak in him. He's Scherff's replacement.

108th overall - Jaeden Roberts - OG - Alabama - He could push Colby or even Cleveland for a starting job in my opinion. We need bigger, stronger guys within the interior that can generate a ground game. Roberts fits that bill.

132nd overall - Jared Wilson - OC - Georgia - He's going to be a solid riser I think once the play off games and championship games conclude. Solid player, he's Morse's replacement.

143rd overall - Malachi Moore - S - Alabama - Good player, we need safety depth and help, he's played against some good looking competition in the SEC. While not dominate, he could challenge for a job here.

180th overall - Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson - OT - Florida - Feels like a steal here. Has LT and RT experience. While we did draft Javon Foster last year as the swing tackle, he did little in 2024 to instill confidence. We need depth here.

193rd overall - Will Howard - QB - Ohio St. - This could be another steal. I am operating under the idea that we're losing Mac Jones to FA in March. Howard has a chance to send his stock through the roof with a major upset over Oregon here soon.

225th overall - Kyle Monangai - RB - Rutgers - Solid, stout and consistent RB out of Rutgers. Didn't want to chance him falling into the rookie free agency pool. With ETN's future here more than likely coming to an end after 2025 and De'Ernest Johnson just being a guy. We need a 3rd back.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

I know a lot wont like this but I was thinking about this yesterday.

1. Jeanty
2. Ratledge
2. Trade back into the 2nd and take Restrepo


Sign Buda Baker or Justin Reid in FA
Sign Byron Murphy
Sign Drew Dalmon
Sign a verteran edge.

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Multiple trades made, picked up a future pair of RD2 and RD3's and multiple RD4's and RD7's in the process.

16th overall - Nic Scourton - EDGE - Texas A&M
51st overall - Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall
72nd overall - Xavier Restrepo - WR - Miami, FL
85th overall - Kevin Winston Jr. - S - Penn State
95th overall - Gunnar Helm - TE - Texas
108th overall - Blake Miller - OT - Clemson
117th overall - Charles Grant - OG - William & Mary
132nd overall - Sebastian Castro - S - Iowa
141st overall - Jake Majors - OC - Texas
143rd overall - Nazir Stackhouse - DT - Georgia
180th overall - Cameron Skattebo - RB - Arizona State
187th overall - Domani Jackson - CB - Alabama
192nd overall - Justin Walley - CB - Minnesota
193rd overall - Luke Kandra - OG - Cincinnati
196th overall - Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson - OT - Florida
225th overall - Ricky White - WR - UNLV

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

Quick one. No trades. Like this class overall.

5th overall - Tetairoa McMillan - WR - Arizona
41st overall - Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall
72nd overall - Kyle Kennard - EDGE - South Carolina
95th overall - Kevin Winston Jr. - S - Penn State
108th overall - Blake Miller - OT - Clemson
132nd overall - Charles Grant - OG - William & Mary
143rd overall - Jake Majors - OC - Texas
180th overall - Cameron Skattebo - RB - Arizona State
193rd overall - Rylie Mills - DT - Notre Dame
225th overall - Upton Stout - CB - Western Kentucky

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

Quick one. No trades. Like this class overall.

5th overall - Tetairoa McMillan - WR - Arizona
41st overall - Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall
72nd overall - Kyle Kennard - EDGE - South Carolina
95th overall - Kevin Winston Jr. - S - Penn State
108th overall - Blake Miller - OT - Clemson
132nd overall - Charles Grant - OG - William & Mary
143rd overall - Jake Majors - OC - Texas
180th overall - Cameron Skattebo - RB - Arizona State
193rd overall - Rylie Mills - DT - Notre Dame
225th overall - Upton Stout - CB - Western Kentucky

Your last few mocks are interesting, however I'm going in a different direction. The Jaguars need to take an interior offensive lineman no later than round 3 and I'd prefer doing this in round 2. They should add another one like Majors or Grant later on. I place McMillan in a similar category to Jeanty. Very good player who would be perfect complement to BTJ, but I'm taking a big guy like Mason Graham. While he is not a guaranteed home-run, the chances of him succeeding are pretty good and this would significantly improve the entire defense. Again, not debating the quality of your mocks but I'd just go in a different direction by prioritizing both lines.

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Quick one. No trades. Like this class overall.

5th overall - Tetairoa McMillan - WR - Arizona
41st overall - Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall
72nd overall - Kyle Kennard - EDGE - South Carolina
95th overall - Kevin Winston Jr. - S - Penn State
108th overall - Blake Miller - OT - Clemson
132nd overall - Charles Grant - OG - William & Mary
143rd overall - Jake Majors - OC - Texas
180th overall - Cameron Skattebo - RB - Arizona State
193rd overall - Rylie Mills - DT - Notre Dame
225th overall - Upton Stout - CB - Western Kentucky

Your last few mocks are interesting, however I'm going in a different direction. The Jaguars need to take an interior offensive lineman no later than round 3 and I'd prefer doing this in round 2. They should add another one like Majors or Grant later on. I place McMillan in a similar category to Jeanty. Very good player who would be perfect complement to BTJ, but I'm taking a big guy like Mason Graham. While he is not a guaranteed home-run, the chances of him succeeding are pretty good and this would significantly improve the entire defense. Again, not debating the quality of your mocks but I'd just go in a different direction by prioritizing both lines.

If we beat the Colts Graham will likely be gone. Thats when I think you look at Jeanty and McMilllan.  Will Johnson and Graham are my guys at 5

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Your last few mocks are interesting, however I'm going in a different direction. The Jaguars need to take an interior offensive lineman no later than round 3 and I'd prefer doing this in round 2. They should add another one like Majors or Grant later on. I place McMillan in a similar category to Jeanty. Very good player who would be perfect complement to BTJ, but I'm taking a big guy like Mason Graham. While he is not a guaranteed home-run, the chances of him succeeding are pretty good and this would significantly improve the entire defense. Again, not debating the quality of your mocks but I'd just go in a different direction by prioritizing both lines.

If we beat the Colts Graham will likely be gone. Thats when I think you look at Jeanty and McMilllan.  Will Johnson and Graham are my guys at 5

Yea, that's why I really hope the Colts win. After losing to the Giants, I'm afraid they may just quit while Pederson would love nothing more than another win over an AFC South opponent to hang on to his job. If they do beat the Colts, my top choice would be Will Johnson however the Raiders would likely grab him first if they pick ahead of the Jaguars. At this point, I'm not sure who I'd take if both Graham and Johnson are gone. McMillan would also likely be gone at 10, but the temptation of having he and BTJ on the field together would make him the number 3 guy on my list. I just can't see taking a tackle like Banks or Campbell since the team is committed to Harrison and Little; also, neither of those guys seems to be elite.

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Your last few mocks are interesting, however I'm going in a different direction. The Jaguars need to take an interior offensive lineman no later than round 3 and I'd prefer doing this in round 2. They should add another one like Majors or Grant later on. I place McMillan in a similar category to Jeanty. Very good player who would be perfect complement to BTJ, but I'm taking a big guy like Mason Graham. While he is not a guaranteed home-run, the chances of him succeeding are pretty good and this would significantly improve the entire defense. Again, not debating the quality of your mocks but I'd just go in a different direction by prioritizing both lines.

If we beat the Colts Graham will likely be gone. Thats when I think you look at Jeanty and McMilllan.  Will Johnson and Graham are my guys at 5

I like Jeanty, but this board/fanbase is going to erupt if we draft another 1st round RB. Think we should get Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks, let the best tackles play and let the other be depth (imo it's fine, need the depth, injuries are inevitable on the line). Other option is to try Anton at guard. 

I'm not against Jeanty, it's just going to be a tough sell.

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If we beat the Colts Graham will likely be gone. Thats when I think you look at Jeanty and McMilllan.  Will Johnson and Graham are my guys at 5

I like Jeanty, but this board/fanbase is going to erupt if we draft another 1st round RB. Think we should get Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks, let the best tackles play and let the other be depth (imo it's fine, need the depth, injuries are inevitable on the line). Other option is to try Anton at guard. 

I'm not against Jeanty, it's just going to be a tough sell.

This kinda makes me want it even more lol..

Anton isnt good enough against the run to play G imo.  He could play it but I want a very good run blocker at RG and thats not Anton.

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I like Jeanty, but this board/fanbase is going to erupt if we draft another 1st round RB. Think we should get Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks, let the best tackles play and let the other be depth (imo it's fine, need the depth, injuries are inevitable on the line). Other option is to try Anton at guard. 

I'm not against Jeanty, it's just going to be a tough sell.

This kinda makes me want it even more lol..

Anton isnt good enough against the run to play G imo.  He could play it but I want a very good run blocker at RG and thats not Anton.

I mean, it would be an EPIC meltdown in this place lol. 

IF the best is say Banks/Campbell LT and Anton RT with Little as a swing tackle backup... I'm all good with it tbh.

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