The News4JAX sports staff is in full draft mode this week and the Jaguars are on the clock.

The Jaguars pulled the stunner of the first night of the NFL draft, trading up to select Colorado superstar and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the second pick of the draft. It was the biggest trade in Jacksonville’s 31-year history. The News4JAX sports staff grades the move.

Instead of staying put at No. 5, Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone sent that pick to the Cleveland Browns and selected Heisman winner and Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter in a blockbuster trade unlike anything the Jaguars had done before.

The NFL draft begins on April 24 and the Jaguars have the No. 5 pick in the first round. We used Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator to make the first four selections, then made our own. We made t

The Jaguars put the finishing touches on their 2024 draft class Saturday, staying put at every pick and adding some much-needed reinforcements on both lines, on the edge and at corner, running back and kicker.

The Jaguars wrapped up the second night of the draft on Friday with cornerback help and Florida State’s Jarrian Jones.

The Jaguars opened the second day of the NFL draft by focusing on defense, picking LSU tackle Maason Smith in the second round.

The Jaguars hosted an NFL draft party at EverBank Stadium on Thursday night. News4JAX photographer Jacob Simons captured the sights of the party in this photo gallery.

Brian Thomas Jr. just fit with the Jaguars. It’s as simple as that.

The mock drafts have largely given the Jaguars help at cornerback or receiver, with a few others going on the offensive or defensive lines. The News4JAX sports staff makes its first-round selections for the Jaguars.

Austin Reed started just one season in high school and played at three colleges during his career. Reed won a Division II national championship, led all of college football in passing yards as a junior and parlayed that success into a likely spot in the NFL.

David White is weeks away from the NFL draft and he is back in the weight room at Westside High School. A sort of full-circle moment for White.

The NFL is taking over Indianapolis this week for the combine. Hundreds of athletes will be there to interview and work out in front of NFL teams. The workouts begin on Thursday.

The Jaguars put the finishing touches on a massive draft class on Saturday afternoon with two selections on offense and one on defense in the seventh and final round.

It was an unforgettable NFL draft for former local players, with a record number of players with area ties hearing their names called on a blockbuster final day.

The Jaguars opened the final day of the NFL draft with picks on the defensive side of the ball, selecting Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller and Oklahoma State edge rusher Tyler Lacy in the fourth round.

Trinity Christian graduate Chamarri Conner became the first local player selected in the NFL draft when he was taken by the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in the fourth round on Saturday.

As hundreds of fans watched and waited to see the newest picks in the NFL draft on Thursday night, the Jaguars and other teams took a moment to fulfill the dreams of aspiring NFL players gone too soon.

DeMario Douglas was proud and felt like he’d accomplished something. Reality came after that.

The early entry deadline passed Monday and the NFL sent out the official list of early entrants on Friday. This year has a larger number of local players who have declared for the draft or who are eligible for it.

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson on Monday announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft.

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.

Bolles product Jordan Jackson was the second area player to be selected in the NFL draft when he was taken by the Saints on Saturday afternoon.

Jimmie Stoudemire has had a whirlwind of a college career.

By now, just about everybody with an opinion has given theirs on the question, who should the Jaguars draft with the first pick on April 28. I’m making it official, with my vote for who the Jaguars should take.

Doug Pederson threw out the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game Tuesday evening and he also threw out some thoughts on the draft and building a winning culture.

One lucky fan will receive a roundtrip flight for two, a three-night hotel stay in Vegas, two round-one NFL Draft stage tickets, access to a 12-hour, entrance to an all-inclusive NFL Draft Party at the LINQ Hotel and an NFL player meet and greet.

The Jaguars hold the first pick in the draft for the second straight year and this week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, they'll get an up-close look at the players most likely to be their selection with the top pick.

The Jaguars wrapped up their final day of NFL draft selections, taking receiver Jalen Camp in the sixth round on Saturday afternoon.

Shaun Wade had to wait longer than he expected, but the call finally came in.

The Jaguars finally addressed their glaring hole at tight end in the draft, selecting Ohio State’s Luke Farrell with their first pick of the fifth round.

The Jaguars opened Day 3 of the NFL draft by addressing the defensive line, taking tackle Jay Tufele out of Southern California with the first pick of the fourth round.

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

The Jaguars addressed the secondary on the second day of the NFL draft, adding safety Andre Cisco of Syracuse.

After using a pair of first-round draft choices on the offensive side of the ball, the Jaguars led off the second night of the draft with a focus on defense.

The Jaguars have had a mixed bag with players who they’ve selected in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Jaguars stuck to offense in the first round of the NFL draft.

Business was booming at a Jacksonville brewery on the first night of the 2021 NFL draft.

Let it sink in for a moment. Trevor Lawrence is now the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback.

With a franchise quarterback on the way and a new coaching staff that’s ready to win now, the future is finally starting to lighten up in Jacksonville for owner Shad Khan. Finally.

Four Baptist health care heroes are in Cleveland for draft day! It’s an all-expense-paid trip for their dedication to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jaguars super fans know the importance of this year’s NFL draft. The Jax League said the future of the franchise is up to the first pick.

The NFL draft is almost here and so is our mock draft.