Jaguars get high NFL draft accolades across the board

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The NFL draft is in the books at the Jacksonville Jaguars couldn’t have had a much better draft than they did, according to media around the country. 

From first-round defensive end Josh Allen to seventh-round defensive tackle Dontavius King, the Jaguars hit on significant needs across the board. 

Their selections

Round 1 (7): Edge Josh Allen, Kentucky

Round 2 (35): OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida

Round 3 (69): TE Josh Oliver, San Jose State

Round 3 (98): LB Quincy Williams, Murray State

Round 5 (140): RB Ryquell Armstead, Temple

Round 6 (178): QB Gardner Minshew, Washington State

Round 7 (235): DI Dontavius Russell, Auburn

How select media graded the Jaguars' draft.

SBNation: A-

Walter Football: A-

Washington Post: A-

Pro Football Focus: Excellent

Bleacher Report: Said the Jaguars had the best draft

Sports Illustrated: B


About the Author

Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but he’s been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years.

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