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NFL DRAFT


Your #1 pick for Jags gear is right here!

We’ve got your No. 1 pick of gear for the 2022 NFL Draft, and your support of the Jacksonville Jaguars! Get your all new jerseys for first round picks Travon Walker and Devin Lloyd right here!

Gators Breakdown: Top 4 NFL Draft prospects in 2023

Gators Breakdown host David Waters picks his Top 4 Gator football players to be taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The 2022 NFL Draft’s Biggest Winners and Losers

The NFL Draft is as scrutinized as any sporting event there is. Already, millions of fans and experts have decided which teams walked away the winners. Will confesses that his Arizona Cardinals did poorly, in part by trading their first round pick for Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. "The Cardinals look like a team that is scrambling right now,” Will says. LZ’s “other team” — the Detroit Lions — did okay. One of their picks, University of Michigan star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, “looks to be a beast,” LZ says. The New York Jets had a better draft still, landing Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the 4th overall pick. Many consider him the best cornerback in the draft. Beyond team-by-team performance, the draft also set a few interesting records and trends. Ten teams didn’t even make first round selections, which is a first. Only one quarterback was taken in the first round — Kenny Pickett to the Pittsburgh Steelers — and not until the 20th pick. That’s the latest a QB has been drafted since 1997.

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5 interesting happenings from this weekend’s NFL Draft (no, these aren’t grades)

We’re not here to break down the “grades” or decide “who won the draft” like so many others have, but rather, point out some fun facts or happenings from the NFL’s annual spectacle.

Assessing the Jaguars’ draft weekend: smart and efficient

How did the Jaguars do in the draft? Let’s get my draft grade out here first and then talk about why. I’m giving the Jaguars a B. It was darn-near professional. That’s a step forward after what we’ve seen in the recent past.

Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2022 NFL Draft Review and Lookahead

There were only three Gators selected in the 2022 NFL Draft a year after eight were drafted last year.

Jaguars hold news conference with first-round pick Devin Lloyd

The Jacksonville Jaguars are officially introducing their second first-round pick in the NFL draft, Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, during a news conference at 10 a.m. Saturday at TIAA Bank Field.

NFL Network insider: Alcohol issues, 'unreliable behavior' caused Matt Corral's NFL Draft slide

Former Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral fell into the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport gave his theory for why.

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Why did Nakobe Dean fall in the NFL Draft? This may be the answer

Why did Mississippi native Nakobe Dean of the Georgia Bulldogs fall in the NFL Draft? This might be why.

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‘Definitely a bucket list item’: Jaguars fans chosen to attend the 2022 NFL draft in Vegas

Bryon Miller and Damon Gross are in Las Vegas for the 2022 NFL draft — guests of the NFL and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Stadium renovation plans ‘starting to come together,’ Jaguars president says

The Jaguars are the only team in the league since their inception in 1995 not to build a new stadium or undergo a major renovation.

Drafting a non-QB at No. 1? Recent history is iffy, at best

Barring an unforeseen 11th-hour trade, the Jaguars will select a player who does not play quarterback with the first overall pick of the 2022 draft. That doesn’t happen very often anymore.

Malik Willis, Matt Corral only QBs attending NFL Draft

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

News4Jags: What will the Jaguars do in the Draft?

With the NFL Draft less than a month away what will the Jaguars do with the #1 pick?

Jacksonville native Myjai Sanders looking to make mark in the NFL

Jacksonville native Myjai Sanders has his eyes set on the NFL draft.

Michigan moves past Cincinnati in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Get ready for Jags season with Trevor Lawrence or Tim Tebow jersey

Trevor Lawrence, the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, is ready to take the field with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Here’s your chance to get in early and get your replica jersey before the season begins.

Jacksonville ordered to turn off bridge’s Pride Month rainbow lights. A day later, they’re lighted again.

The decision on the Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville, Fla., which came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a much-debated transgender girls sports ban on the first day of Pride Month, appears to have been reversed Wednesday amid mounting blowback.

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Know your draft picks: Jalen Camp

The Jaguars' final selection in the draft is the kind of player you look for in the sixth round. One with impressive physical traits who wasn't utilized to his full potential in college. The Jaguars are hoping they found a diamond in the rough in Georgia Tech wide receiver Jalen Camp.

Know your draft pick: Luke Farrell

Urban Meyer didn't have to ask too many questions of scouts about the Jaguars' fifth-round pick. Tight end Luke Farrell was recruited by and played for Meyer at Ohio State.

Know your draft picks: Jaguars LB Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith is the only player the Jaguars traded up for in the 2021 NFL draft. Smith says he is the best pass rusher in the class. The Jaguars will hope he right because the team could use a boost to their pass rush.

Know your draft picks: Jaguars DT Jay Tufele

Urban Meyer missed out on coaching Jay Tufele in college but he will get to coach him in the NFL.

Know your draft picks: Jaguars S Andre Cisco

If it wasn’t for an injury, the Jaguars likely wouldn’t have been able to select Andre Cisco in the third round of last week’s draft.

Trevor Lawrence, Adidas, partner on NFT release to benefit Jacksonville charities

The Jaguars QB is going all in on NFTs with Adidas.

Know your draft picks: Jaguars OT Walker Little

When Walker Little steps onto the field for his first regular-season NFL game, it will have been more than two years since he last played. Did the Jaguars land a steal in the second round, or was it a reach for a player coming off an injury and a season opting out because of the pandemic?

Talking Draft Day with Helmets & Heels | River City Live

We sat down with host of Helmets & Heels to get the run-down about all things draft day! From the biggest surprises to who the Jags #1 pick will be, we answer all of your must-know questions from the NFL Draft.

Gators Breakdown: Dan Mullen’s projection and around the SEC w/ Josh Pate | NFL Draft Review

With spring practice wrapping around the SEC, it’s time to take a look where programs stand coming out of spring.

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Know your draft pick: Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell

In the second of our series featuring recent Jaguars draft picks, we take a closer look at cornerback Tyson Campbell, whom the Jaguars selected with the 33rd pick of the draft.

Know your draft pick: Jaguars RB Travis Etienne

Get to know the Jaguars' 25th pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Clemson running back Travis Etienne.

Amazon to take over "Thursday Night Football" package in '22

Amazon Prime Video will become the exclusive home of the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” package a year earlier than originally anticipated.

Grading the Jaguars’ draft: Cole Pepper’s marks

Let me start by acknowledging that the whole concept of grading a draft is a little bit crazy. But because I cover an NFL team, there is an FCC requirement, I believe, to produce a draft grade segment every year, so here goes.

Jaguars draft ’21: Handing out the grades on Day 2

The second day of the NFL draft for the Jaguars is over. Now, let's hand out the grades.

First round of the 2021 NFL Draft attracted 12.6 million viewers, second-biggest audience ever

Opening night of the 2021 NFL Draft was down compared to last year's virtual event but also the second-highest viewed.

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Zaven Collins' message to Cardinals GM after selection: 'We’re gonna f--ing kill everyone'

The Arizona Cardinals selected linebacker Zaven Collins with the No. 16 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, and the organization’s top brass was more than excited to get the player on their team.

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Jaguars draft grades: Straight A’s for Urban Meyer’s first round

The News4Jax sports staff hands out its grades for the Jaguars first round of the NFL draft.

NFL Draft 2021 first-round selections

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books.

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Tom Brady posts epic tweet referencing his shirtless combine photo

Every year when the NFL Draft rolls around, Tom Brady’s legendary shirtless photo from the combine makes its way onto social media, it goes viral and ends up being a trending topic.

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Bengals take Ja'Marr Chase with No. 5 pick, reunites with Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals made Joe Burrow a little extra happy with their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

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Kyle Pitts makes history as Falcons select him with No. 4 pick

The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night made history.

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49ers land Trey Lance with highly anticipated No. 3 pick, social media reacts

The San Francisco 49ers have made their highly anticipated pick.

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49ers' Jed York teases fans with tweets hours before draft

The San Francisco 49ers have been tight-lipped about what they will do with the No. 3 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night despite speculation the team will choose a quarterback.

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Jaguars select Trevor Lawrence with top pick in 2021 NFL Draft

It was already considered a done deal, but now Trevor Lawrence is officially headed to Jacksonville.

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Hall of Fame coach compares Trevor Lawrence's potential to Peyton Manning in this regard

Trevor Lawrence will likely be the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft when the Jacksonville Jaguars make their selection Thursday night, and a lot will be riding on this potential star quarterback.

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Jaguars' top brass visits US Navy's newest destroyer before the draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ top brass took some time out of their busy schedule leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft and visited the USS Delbert D. Black station in the city’s naval base.

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Aaron Rodgers 'so disgruntled' with Packers, doesn't want to stay in Green Bay: report

Hours leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, rumors are pouring out of Green Bay that reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers wants to leave the Packers, and he could be traded as early as this weekend.

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LIVE BLOG: Jaguars take cornerback, safety, offensive tackle on 2nd night

The wait is over – the 2021 NFL Draft is finally upon us.

Here's how much the 2021 NFL Draft picks are likely to earn on their rookie contracts

The NFL will welcome 32 new players into its ranks Thursday night during the 2021 NFL Draft. Where they're drafted will have a big impact on their salaries.

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Biden's post-speech trip, NFL draft, a royal anniversary: 5 things to know Thursday

President Biden will visit Georgia after giving his first address to Congress, the NFL draft begins in Cleveland and more news to start your Thursday.

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NFL Draft 2021: Three prospects who come from pro football lineage

The 2021 NFL Draft will kick off on Thursday and for three young prospects, they will be following in the footsteps of their fathers.

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Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best

Producer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.

What makes Trevor Lawrence such a good player?

The consensus around the NFL is that Trevor Lawrence is not only the top prospect in this year’s draft but that he would have been the top prospect in every draft for the better part of the last decade. What is it about Trevor Lawrence that scouts and coaches like so much?

Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes 'blended' draft back on road

This year's NFL draft will be unlike any other.

Could former Bolles QB Mac Jones be highest drafted player in Jacksonville history?

From his days starring at Bolles where he led the Bulldogs to the state finals, to the top of the college football world at Alabama, where the Mac Jones has had quite the football career already. Thursday, he could become the highest-drafted player from Jacksonville.

Gators Breakdown: 2021 NFL Draft Preview

Nine former Florida Gators are thought to have a great chance at having their named called during the 2021 NFL Draft. While Kyle Pitts, Kyle Trask, and Kadarius Toney headline the group, several others set up a deep draft for the Gators.

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Gators 2021 NFL Draft Preview

The 2021 NFL Draft week is here! As many as ten former Florida Gators could hear their name called Thursday through Saturday.

Whatever happened to Minshew Mania?

With the impending drafting of Trevor Lawrence by the Jacksonville Jaguars, that begs the question of whatever happened to Minshew Mania?

Trevor Lawrence vs. history

When the Jaguars make Trevor Lawrence the first pick in the draft, he'll be the 26th quarterback to go number one overall since the merger in 1970. And he'll try to become one of the few to go on to a Hall of Fame career.

Are there too many mock NFL Drafts? Possibly, but they’re everywhere for a reason

For many years now, it has seemed like the biggest source of debate for fans of the NFL Draft revolved around what happened during the draft itself.

Jaguars have received trade offers for No. 1 pick, but they’ll stick with the top spot

Yes, teams have been calling about the Jaguars’ No. 1 pick. No, they aren’t going to trade it.

Trevor Lawrence thanks Jaguars’ fans for wedding gift

After Jaguars' fans raised money for a wedding gift and donations to charity for Trevor Lawrence, the Clemson quarterback and likely number one pick of the draft expressed his thanks on Twitter.

Bartram Trail coach knew Trevor Lawrence was special in high school

In 2017, Bartram Trail traveled to Cartersville, Ga, to face Trevor Lawrence and company in a game broadcast on ESPN2. Bears' head coach Darrell Sutherland knew then that Lawrence was going to be something special.

Jaguars announce NFL Draft Party at TIAA Bank Field

For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars hold the top pick in the NFL Draft and the team will be celebrating with a fan event, both live and in-person at TIAA Bank Field.

Jaguars mock draft...what if?

The Jaguars are loaded with draft picks. If things fall right, they could find a handful of immediate contributors who could become long-term fixtures for the team. Let's do some mock drafting.

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Jaguars Draft ’21: Should they add a cornerback at 25?

The Jaguars already have a pair of young cornerbacks on the roster. Should they use the 25th pick to make it a trio?

Jaguars Draft ’21: Could they add a safety in the draft at 25?

Could the Jaguars add a playmaker to their secondary with the 25th pick in this month's NFL draft?

Jaguars Draft ’21: Will they reach for a tight end at 25?

After quarterback, the biggest need for the Jaguars is a pass-catching tight end. Will they reach to add one with the 25th pick of the first round?

Jaguars Draft ’21: Is a pass rusher an option at 25?

If the intrigue for the Jaguars' first pick isn't that great, what about for their second first-round pick? This week on News4Jax.com, we take a closer look at positions they might target and a player or three that should be on the Jaguars' radar.

After Trevor, then who?: Post-free agency, 3-round mock draft for Jaguars

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to be the top pick in this year's NFL Draft. QB, Trevor Lawrence, ClemsonLawrence is the future for the Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence pro day takeaways: https://t.co/kb8T0zu37H (via @BuckyBrooks + @MoveTheSticks) pic.twitter.com/XGFXp8vOax — NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 12, 2021The draft for the Jaguars really begins at the 25th pick of the first round. TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn StatePat Freiermuth is a bully💪pic.twitter.com/KNaxWERSHf — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) June 22, 2020The biggest hole on the Jaguars roster is at tight end. Shelvin has been a good run-stuffer in College and will fit right in with the Jaguar’s newly rebuilt defensive line room.

The Jaguars made 12 selections including one pick from Northeast Florida

The Jaguars made 12 selections including one pick from Northeast FloridaPublished: April 27, 2020, 11:04 pmLinebacker Shaq Quarterman taken by his hometown to represent the Jaguars in Jacksonville, and his high school, Oakleaf.

2020 NFL Draft proves it can work from home and score record ratings

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. More than 55 million viewers tuned in to watch an NFL draft unlike any other in the past. The answer is, pretty well, with a 16% increase in ratings over 2019 across all days of the 2020 NFL Draft and each day establishing new highs in average audience. The 2020 NFL Draft included 600 camera feeds in the homes of everyone from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to more than 85 draft prospects, 32 NFL head coaches, 32 NFL general managers, fans and college football coaches, among others. In an image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow puts on a Cincinnati Bengals cap after being selected first overall during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020.

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DraftKings CEO says there was record interest in NFL Draft as company debuts on Nasdaq

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company saw record betting volume on the NFL Draft ahead of DraftKings' debut Friday on the Nasdaq. I think when you do see a return to play, it's going to be a really, really big deal for the country." The lack of traditional sports due to the coronavirus "certainly" has impacted revenues for the daily fantasy sports company and bookmaker, Robins said. DraftKings, which will trade under the ticker DKNG, became public through a three-way merger that involves a special purpose acquisition company, or blank-check company. He said that is one reason why going public through SPAC worked well for the company.

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First all-virtual NFL draft sees average of 15.6 million viewers on opening night

(Photo by NFL via Getty Images)The first all-virtual National Football League draft attracted an all-time high 15.6 million viewers for the opening round Thursday night, the league announced. First round viewership total is up 37% from 2019 and eclipses the NFL's previous high of 12.4 million viewers in 2014. The NFL said the event peaked around 8:45 to 9 p.m., with 19.6 million viewers. Last year's NFL draft attracted 11.3 million viewers on opening night and 47.5 million viewers across all telecasts for the three-day event in Nashville, a 5% increase from the 2018 telecast. The network also aired the National Basketball Association's WNBA virtual draft last week.

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Lowe's to advertise during NFL Draft, hinting a bolder marketing strategy is part of its turnaround plans

It had to do minimal shooting for the campaign and use a smaller film crew because of the pandemic, Thalberg said. Marisa Thalberg, executive vice president and chief brand and marketing officer. She was previously Taco Bell's global chief brand officer and worked for Estee Lauder, Unilever Cosmetics International and Revlon. Lowe's spokeswoman Amy Allison said she couldn't disclose Lowe's marketing budget for this year or say how it compares with its prior spending. Thalberg declined to share her vision for marketing the company beyond these ads, saying she is still settling into the role.

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For the Jaguars, and other teams, the NFL Draft will look very different this year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The NFL Draft is less than a week away and teams are preparing for a draft that will be unlike any other. This will be quite a different version of the draft than we’ve grown accustomed to everything will be conducted virtually. NFL Commissioner Rodger Godell will announce picks from his home while teams will also be separated meeting via virtual conferences. The draft experience will be different but in time when there are no sports hopefully, this will give many sports fans something to look forward to. The draft, which begins on April 23, will be a big one for the Jacksonville Jaguars they have 12 selections in the draft plus some big looming trade questions.

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