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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jacksonville-jaguars-7-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-pff-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jacksonville Jaguars 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jacksonville-Jaguars-7-round-2025-NFL-mock-draft-per-PFF-simulator.jpg"></figure><h1>Jacksonville Jaguars 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-30T18:08:42-07:00">March 30th, 6:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-30T18:08:42-07:00">March 30th, 6:08pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-gm-strategy-predicted-espn-mock-draft">Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled</a> to make the third-most selections in the league. The upcoming draft will mark the first of the new regime, led by first-year general manager James Gladstone and first-year head coach Liam Coen.</p><p>Jacksonville went just 4-13 in 2024, giving them the No. 5 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The team gained its influx of late-round selections from previous trades but received zero compensatory picks. However, with 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jaguars have the most draft capital in the league over the next two years.</p><p>Since hiring Coen, Gladstone has already gotten the ball rolling in free agency. Like most rebuilding rosters, the Jaguars were active in free agency, both in adding and removing players. Jacksonville notably <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-jacksonville-8-year-cowboys-veteran-highest-paid-nickel-cb-nfl">signed Jourdan Lewis</a>, Eric Murray, Dyami Brown, Patrick Mekari and Nick Mullens. The team also cleansed itself of veterans Evan Engram, Christian Kirk and Josh Reynolds, while center Mitch Morse retired.</p><p>All factors considered, the Jaguars’ roster is still far superior to the record they had in 2024. They are only three years removed from an AFC South title. Regardless, the frustrating inconsistency over the last decade has the restless fan base desperately hoping the Gladstone-Coen era gets off on the right foot in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><p>Here is the Jaguars’ seven-round mock draft, according to the <a href="https://www.pff.com/draft/nfl-mock-draft-simulator?ref=3d93cdc6-9be2-4012-8571-c55f775a869e&amp;complete=7&amp;draft_grade=A-&amp;multi=false" rel="noopener">Pro Football Focus NFL Draft simulator</a>.</p><h2><b>Round 1, Pick 5: DT Mason Graham (Michigan)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mason-Graham-with-Michigan.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With their first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the PFF mock draft simulator has the Jaguars taking Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham. Considering many rank Graham as a top-three prospect, getting him at No. 5 would be fair value. Graham just wrapped up one of the most dominant careers for a defensive tackle in Michigan football history, ending 2024 with 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks.</p><p>Beyond veteran Arik Armstead, the Jaguars do not have much depth in their interior defensive line. Graham would immediately have a chance to alter the landscape of Jacksonville’s defense, which has had a void in the middle for several years. After years of receiving constant double teams at Michigan, Graham’s presence on the Jaguars’ defensive line would create all sorts of mismatches with Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker beside him. Coen and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile would have to be bursting with anticipation on the potential chaos Graham could create for them.</p><h2><b>Round 2, Pick 36: Edge Nic Scourton (Texas A&amp;M)</b></h2><p>The PFF mock draft simulator has the Jaguars investing in their defensive line again with their second pick and taking Texas A&amp;M edge rusher Nic Scourton. A pure pass-rush specialist, Scourton tallied five sacks in 2024 after racking up 10 with Purdue in 2023. While his numbers and overall production dropped, he still has the size and strength to be an immediate contributor.</p><p>With rumors that the Jaguars could potentially trade former No. 1 pick Travon Walker, the team could need to pursue edge rushers in the near future. Drafting a player like Scourton would fill that need and further the Walker trade rumors. Gladstone potentially has other positions to address this early in the process, but taking Scourton would be a solid long-term play.</p><h2><b>Round 3, Pick 70: LB Carson Schwesinger (UCLA)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carson-Schwesinger.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Jaguars stick to defense in the third round of PFF’s mock draft simulator, taking UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger. The California native was one of the top unexpected breakout stars of 2024, going from 27 total tackles in his first two seasons to 136 as a junior. Schwesinger would provide depth to a positional group that currently only consists of four players.</p><p>Going to the Jaguars would be an ideal scenario for Schwesinger. He would develop behind Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd, two elite tacklers his game emulates. Campanile’s linebacker background would also make for a great destination. The pairing would be great for both sides, making the UCLA star a very reasonable target in the second or third round.</p><h2><b>Round 3, Pick 88: WR Savion Williams (TCU)</b></h2><p>The Jaguars need a receiver, and the PFF NFL mock draft simulator has them addressing that void in the third round with TCU wideout Savion Williams. In his fifth season in Fort Worth, Williams put up a career-high 611 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He added 322 rushing yards and six additional scores on the ground. Williams is one of the most versatile receivers in the draft, with a Deebo Samuel-like ceiling and the skill set to be used in multiple facets.</p><p>By <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-jacksonville-trades-christian-kirk-texans-instead-releasing-him">trading Christian Kirk</a>, the Jaguars are fully handing the offense over to Brian Thomas Jr. Based on his rookie production, that appears to be the right move. Still, Jacksonville needs additional help at the position, and Williams is an acceptable target. He is not the type of player who will likely ever grow into a No. 1 wideout, but that is not who the Jaguars need him to be. Landing Williams should have fans excitedly anticipating the sets Coen can draw up with him on the team.</p><h2><b>Round 4, Pick 107: S Jonas Sanker (Virginia)</b></h2><p>A three-year starter at Virginia, Jonas Sanker fell two tackles shy of a second consecutive 100-tackle season in 2024. As a physical run-stopper, Sanker would provide depth at strong safety behind Eric Murray, who signed with the team in free agency. With Murray turning 31 in January, Gladstone would be wise to add insurance behind him. At this point in the draft, Sanker would be an acceptable target.</p><p>As good as Sanker’s feel for the game is, his physical results may vary at the next level. His Combine results were all over the board, recording impressive broad jump and 10-second split numbers but disappointing bench press and 40-yard dash stats. Sanker seems more like a special teamer early in his career, which may cause Jacksonville to look elsewhere. Still, the Jaguars’ safety needs are prominent, and Sanker is a high-floor option in the middle rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><h2><b>Round 4, Pick 126 WR Tory Horton (Colorado State)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Travis-Hunter_858001.jpg"><figcaption>Cris Tiller / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With their second fourth-round pick, the Jaguars select a more traditional wide receiver in Tory Horton, according to the PFF NFL 2025 mock draft simulator. Though limited by injuries in 2024, Horton has two 1,000-yard seasons to his name in 2022 and 2023. While his 185-pound frame is a concern, several other small receivers have overcome that narrative in recent years to pave the way for players like Horton.</p><p>There is a high chance the Jaguars will end the 2025 NFL Draft with multiple receivers, as this simulator predicts. Jacksonville desperately needs depth at the position, and the draft is the best source at this stage of the offseason. Had Horton not suffered his injury, he could be a second or third-round prospect. His upside gives him tremendous value in round four, particularly for a team like the Jaguars.</p><h2><b>Round 5, Pick 142: WR Kobe Hudson (UCF)</b></h2><p>The PFF simulator has the Jaguars investing in another receiver, taking a third pass-catcher in four picks. This time, Jacksonville selects Kobe Hudson, who spent his final three years at UCF after transferring from Auburn. Hudson ended his collegiate career with 1,670 receiving yards over his final two seasons with the Knights. At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Hudson has the ideal size for an NFL wideout but does not have the same ceiling as either Horton or Williams.</p><p>The Jaguars assuredly need to add receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft, but Hudson does not exactly fit the mold of what they are looking for. If they were to take Williams and Hudson as the PFF simulator projects, this pick would be better spent on a tight end, assuming Gladstone takes this heavy of an offensive approach. Jacksonville released Evan Engram shortly after trading Kirk, leaving Brenton Strange the top man of the group. Hudson would not be a bad pick, but this one might be better spent elsewhere.</p><h2><b>Round 6, Pick 182: OT Logan Brown (Kansas)</b></h2><p>The Jaguars do not desperately need a tackle, but the opening is there after they traded Cam Robinson to the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 season. The Robinson trade opened the door for 2023 first-round pick Anton Harrison, who has impressed, but not necessarily excelled, with the additional opportunity. Drafting Kansas’ Logan Brown in the sixth round is not a bad idea.</p><p>Brown, a former five-star recruit, did not break into the Jayhawks’ starting lineup until his senior season. The limited sample size is worrisome. Hence, his stock is where it currently is. Yet, with above-average size and respectable athleticism, there is a path to meaningful playing time. Brown will likely spend his rookie season as a functional redshirt year, potentially even on a practice squad. He could gain quality reps behind Walker Little and Harrison with the chance to grow into a potential starter down the line.</p><h2><b>Round 6, Pick 194: DT Junior Tafuna (Utah)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Utah-football.jpg"><figcaption>Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>If every coach had a player like Junior Tafuna, they would all be happy. The odds of finding a diamond in the rough this late in the draft are slim to none, and Tafuna will not be that guy. Yet, with two second-team All-Pac 12 recognitions to his name, Tafuna has the motor to produce in a limited capacity. He will not become an every-down player, but he can become a quality backup on any roster.</p><p>Tafuna’s best season at Utah came as a freshman when he tallied 33 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As he gained more respect and double-team coverages from opponents, his numbers slowly declined throughout his career. However, Tafuna’s energy and passion never waned. With seven batted passes and two interceptions in his career, Tafuna is a player who drives off pure grit more than skill. There are many worse players the Jaguars could take with their sixth-round pick.</p><h2><b>Round 7, Pick 221: WR Efton Chism III (Eastern Washington)</b></h2><p>As a 5-foot-11, 200-pound receiver from FCS program Eastern Washington, Efton Chism III is one of the more intriguing prospects of the class. He spent five years with the Eagles, which is unique for a typical FCS prospect, but the decision ended up paying off. In his fifth year, Chism showed out with 1,311 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Those numbers ranked second in the FCS behind just Tarleton State’s Darius Cooper.</p><p>Chism’s lack of athleticism does not make up for his diminutive stature, making it possible he goes undrafted. But there is still more than enough natural talent and production for a team like the Jaguars to take a shot on him late. He will not be the next Puka Nacua, but players with his similar play style and physique have carved out roles for themselves in the league. Wes Welker, Braxton Berrios, Hunter Renfrow and others have recognized extraordinary success considering their pre-draft expectations. Perhaps Chism can join them in history and carve out a role in the slot between Thomas and Gabe Davis on the Jaguars.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jacksonville Jaguars 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jaguars-urged-to-trade-up-for-ohio-states-all-time-leading-receiver-in-mock-draft');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars urged to trade up for Ohio State’s all-time leading receiver in mock draft');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaguars-news-Jacksonville-urged-to-trade-up-for-Ohio-States-all-time-leading-receiver-in-mock-draft.jpg"><figcaption>3/29/25</figcaption></figure><h1>Jaguars urged to trade up for Ohio State’s all-time leading receiver in mock draft</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-29T15:09:58-07:00">March 29th, 3:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-29T15:09:58-07:00">March 29th, 3:09pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NFL calendar continues its steady and unending march. The first phases of NFL free agency have come and gone, and while most teams continue to search for bargain players that fit well on the roster, it’s time for the 32 teams in Roger Goodell’s dominion to concentrate on the NFL Draft. That includes the Jacksonville Jaguars.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/jacksonville-jaguars-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pfn-simulator">The Jaguars</a> hired Liam Coen away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in order to build a more consistent offense. That’s just what the Jaguars should do according to CBS Sports mock draft issued by writer Kyle Stackpole — but only after they use their initial pick on a defensive stalwart.</p><p>In his latest effort, Stackpole has the Jaguars using the No. 5 pick in the first round to select defensive lineman Mason Graham of Michigan. Graham is considered a do-it-all defensive star who can dominate against the run and also provide significant pressure as an interior pass rusher.</p><p>Once that pick is made, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/texans-news-christian-kirk-trade-jaguars-has-houston-fans-fired-up">the Jaguars</a> can go to work on building an improved receiving crew for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Stackpole has the Jaguars doing that through a proposed trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. 32 and final pick of the first round. The Jaguars should use that pick to select Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.</p><h2><b>Jaguars need significant help at the WR position</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Emeka-Egbuka-has-proved-his-skills-at-the-college-level.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Jaguars clearly found a quality wide receiver in last year’s draft when they selected Brian Thomas out of LSU, a program that has become something of a machine when it comes to producing quality wide outs. Thomas caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns last year. Outside of Thomas, Lawrence does not have much to work with on the receiving front.</p><p>That’s why the latest CBS Sports mock draft effort has the Jaguars selecting Egbuka. The former Buckeye superstar has had a remarkable college career that has seen him play four seasons in Columbus.</p><p>Egbuka is known for his consistency, and he was at his best in the 2024 season when he was the senior leader of the receiving crew. Egbuka was a go-to receiver for head coach Ryan Day and he caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was healthy throughout the season and played in all 16 games for the national champions.</p><p>Egbuka was limited to 10 games in 2023 when he caught 41-515-4. He had been dominant as a sophomore when he caught 74-1,151-11.</p><p>Egbuka can line up at any wide receiver position and contribute. If the Jaguars have both Allen and Egbuka in the lineup, Lawrence may have one of the most dependable wide receiver duos in the NFL at his disposal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars urged to trade up for Ohio State’s all-time leading receiver in mock draft

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-bashed-insiders-head-scratching-moves');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars bashed by insiders for ‘head-scratching’ moves');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jacksonville-bashed-by-insiders-for-head-scratching-moves.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaguars bashed by insiders for ‘head-scratching’ moves</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-18T09:02:14-07:00">March 18th, 9:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-18T09:02:32-07:00">March 18th, 9:02am</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars are in complete rebuild mode. The team has a new coach, and a new general manager. Jacksonville’s leadership is getting criticized already by football insiders for decisions being made this season.</p><p>The Jaguars are especially getting slammed for paying<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-jacksonville-secondary-wide-receiver-2-free-agents"> major money this offseason to defensive back Eric Murray</a>. ESPN insiders <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44249852/nfl-free-agency-2025-experts-big-questions-signings-trades-contracts" rel="noopener">are having a field day</a> with the decision.</p><p>“He can play in split-field coverages, and Murray has the demeanor to operate near the line of scrimmage. Plus, he can contribute to all four core special teams units,” Matt Bowen said, per ESPN. “But with only three interceptions in 124 career games, the Jags overpaid for the 31-year-old on a three-year, $22.5 million deal.”</p><p>Bowen isn’t alone in feeling this was the wrong move.</p><p>“The Jags needed to upgrade their defense, especially at secondary after ranking among the league’s worst against the pass in 2024,” national NFL reporter Lindsey Thiry said. “However, this three-year, $22.5 million price tag seems steep given Murray’s lack of production. Perhaps first-year general manager James Gladstone and Coen value Murray’s intangibles and versatility more than his ability to make plays on the ball.”</p><p>NFL analyst Field Yates was a bit easier on the team, but still critiqued that decision.</p><p>“A lower-tier value like this isn’t crippling, but I thought Jacksonville might lean younger under new leadership,” Yates said.</p><p>The Jaguars and their fans certainly hope the move pays off this coming season. Jacksonville finished the 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record.</p><h2><b>The Jaguars are getting criticized for several decisions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaguars-GM-James-Gladstone-speaks-at-the-Scouting-Combine.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>New Jaguars general manager James Gladstone doesn’t seem to be making many friends with NFL insiders. Not only is the Murray decision getting criticized, but so is the deal to bring in center Robert Hainsey.</p><p>“No other team was paying him $21 million over three years — he wasn’t a starter last season,” reporter Jeremy Fowler said. “He has familiarity with coach Liam Coen from Tampa Bay, and you want to see quality veterans get paid. But the Jaguars probably could have gotten him for less.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-hire-james-gladstone-from-rams-new-gm">Gladstone is one of the youngest general managers</a> in the NFL, at 34. He previously worked for the Los Angeles Rams, moving his way up in that organization. He has a tough task with the Jaguars–to take the struggling franchise to its first ever Super Bowl.</p><p>The coach assigned to do that with Gladstone is Liam Coen. Coen has never been an NFL head coach before. He has worked primarily in college. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/jacksonville-jaguars-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pfn-simulator">Jaguars fans are very anxious to see results</a> after a disappointing tenure ended last season for Doug Pederson.</p><p>Time will soon tell if the Jaguars made the right decision with these acquisitions.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars bashed by insiders for ‘head-scratching’ moves

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jacksonville-jaguars-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pfn-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jacksonville-Jaguars-5-round-post-free-agency-frenzy-2025-NFL-mock-draft-per-PFN-simulator.jpg"></figure><h1>Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-17T17:55:07-07:00">March 17th, 5:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-17T17:55:07-07:00">March 17th, 5:55pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars have carefully constructed a roster capable of competing in the AFC. However, there’s still work to be done. With Trevor Lawrence at the helm, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-gm-james-gladstone-trevor-lawrence-warning-nfl">the team has made steady progress</a>. And yet, another playoff exit exposed key areas that need reinforcement. The 2025 NFL Draft offers a prime opportunity to infuse the roster with young, high-impact talent to push Jacksonville closer to true contender status. Using the <a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft">Pro Football Network (PFN) simulator</a>, we’ve mapped out the Jaguars’ first five rounds post-free agency, focusing on premium defensive backs, versatile offensive weapons, and strengthening the trenches.</p><h2>Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2025 Free Agency Recap</h2><p>Jacksonville made a significant early move by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-jacksonville-agrees-terms-former-lamar-jackson-protector">signing former Ravens offensive lineman</a> Patrick Mekari to a $37.5 million contract. The Jaguars were in dire need of bolstering their offensive line, especially at guard. That’s where Mekari’s versatility allows him to play multiple positions, including tackle. In the secondary, they secured potential starters with the additions of safety Eric Murray and cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Sure, the loss of safety Andre Cisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-andre-cisco-calls-out-jacksonville-quitting-bears">to the Jets on Day 2</a> was a blow. However, Jacksonville’s earlier moves helped mitigate the impact. Overall, the Jaguars addressed multiple needs without overspending. This mirrored the strategic, cost-effective approach that the Commanders successfully employed in free agency last year.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Trevor-Lawrence-gets-real-on-Jacksonville-future-after-Liam-Coen-hire.jpg"></figure><p>Here we’ll try to look at the Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator.</p><h2>Round 1, Pick 5: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan</h2><p>After reinforcing their secondary in free agency, the Jaguars secure a long-term solution with Michigan’s Will Johnson. A natural playmaker, Johnson thrives in press coverage. He can shadow top receivers and excel in man-to-man situations. This makes him an ideal fit for defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s scheme. His length, quick feet, and fluid change-of-direction ability stand out. Sure, concerns over his top-end speed could limit his man coverage reliability at the next level. However, his instincts and ball skills make him a perfect fit in an off-coverage, zone-heavy scheme where he can maximize his playmaking potential. With Tyson Campbell entering the final year of his rookie contract and Darious Williams aging, Johnson brings much-needed youth and stability to Jacksonville’s secondary.</p><h2>Round 2, Pick 36: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green</h2><p>The Jaguars next grab a dynamic pass-catching weapon in Harold Fannin Jr. A natural receiving tight end, Fannin thrives after the catch. He can use his strength and athleticism to generate yards. Yes, his blocking is serviceable enough to keep him on the field as a TE2 or occasional wingback. That said, his real value lies in his ability to create mismatches in the passing game. Jacksonville’s red-zone offense could benefit significantly from Fannin’s versatility. He can line up in the slot or as an in-line tight end. This would give Trevor Lawrence another reliable target behind Brian Thomas Jr and Gabe Davis.</p><h2>Round 3, Pick 65: TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina</h2><p>The Jaguars continue to bolster their defensive front with the selection of South Carolina’s TJ Sanders. A disruptive 3-technique lineman, Sanders wins with his quick first step and lateral agility. This would allow him to penetrate gaps and disrupt plays. Yes, he needs to refine his hand placement and improve his overall play strength to become an every-down starter. His upside as a rotational interior defender is undeniable. Sanders provides essential depth and a potential long-term partner for DaVon Hamilton in Jacksonville’s defensive line rotation.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/South-Carolina-defensive-lineman-TJ-Sanders-participates-in-drills-during-the-2025-NFL-Combine.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>Round 3, Pick 88: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State</h2><p>Jacksonville adds more firepower to its secondary with Ohio State’s Lathan Ransom. He is a tough, instinctive safety. Ransom is at his best playing in the box but also possesses the range to contribute in deep coverage. His aggressive playing style and high football IQ make up for any athletic limitations. This allows him to be an impact player in various roles. Ransom’s experience in a high-level collegiate defense makes him an immediate contributor on special teams with the potential to develop into a key piece in Jacksonville’s secondary.</p><h2>Round 4, Pick 107: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami</h2><p>Another tight end? Absolutely! The Jaguars’ offense thrives with multiple athletic pass-catchers at the position. Miami’s Elijah Arroyo offers a well-rounded skill set as a receiving option with functional blocking ability. Yes, he is not a dominant inline blocker. That said, Arroyo can line up in the slot or as a wingback. This adds another dimension to Jacksonville’s offensive versatility. Yes, Fannin projects as the primary receiving threat. Still, Arroyo provides a complementary presence who can do a bit of everything. This would ensure the Jaguars maintain long-term depth at a key offensive position.</p><h2>Round 4, Pick 126: Oronde Gadsden II, WR, Syracuse</h2><p>To cap off their five-round draft haul, Jacksonville selects a big-bodied target in Oronde Gadsden II. A towering presence in the slot, Gadsden brings a unique skill set as a size mismatch. He excels in contested catch situations. Sure, his lack of agility and separation ability could limit his effectiveness in some schemes. That said, his physicality and reliable hands make him a valuable asset for Lawrence. Jacksonville’s receiving corps could use a player of his stature. This is particularly true in red-zone situations, making this a smart value pick with upside.</p><h2>Final Thoughts: Building a Contender in Jacksonville</h2><p>With this five-round haul, the Jaguars continue to build a roster capable of contending in the AFC. Addressing key needs in the secondary, tight end room, and trenches ensures that Jacksonville remains competitive in a loaded conference. Will Johnson provides a cornerstone piece for the defense, while Harold Fannin Jr. and Elijah Arroyo give Trevor Lawrence more dynamic weapons to work with. The additions of TJ Sanders and Lathan Ransom bolster the defensive depth, adding playmakers to key positions. Oronde Gadsden II rounds out the draft as a high-upside target in the passing game. If Jacksonville hits on these selections, the team could be poised for a breakthrough season in 2025, taking the next step toward sustained success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFN simulator

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He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-shockingly-release-evan-engram">Jaguars decided to release Evan Engram</a> this offseason, making him a free agent in early March. After visiting with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers, the 30-year-old tight end has agreed to a new deal.</p><p>Engram <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899916433934385648" rel="noopener">has officially signed</a> with the Broncos, according to his agent, Mike McCartney of Vayner Sports, and confirmed by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Denver finds a talented tight end to help Bo Nix and the offense improve for next season.</p><p>“Former Jaguars TE Evan Engram is signing with the Broncos on a 2-year deal, per agent Mike McCartney.”</p><p>Evan Engram is coming to Denver after <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899919851751374977" rel="noopener">signing a two-year, $23 million contract</a>, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. $16.5 million is fully guaranteed for the star tight end.</p><p>“Compensation update: The Broncos are signing TE Evan Engram to a two-year, $23 million deal that includes $16.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, per The Insiders. Engram gets a new home, and Sean Payton gets his ‘Joker.'”</p><p>Engram played for the Jaguars for three seasons before the team decided to let him go to free agency. His first two years in Jacksonville were solid, as he provided consistent production. However, the 2024 campaign wasn’t as kind, as Engram missed eight games after suffering a season-ending torn labrum.</p><p>He ended the season with 47 receptions, 385 yards, and a touchdown. When news broke of his release from Jacksonville, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-evan-engram-farewell-goes-viral">Evan Engram sent the fanbase a farewell message</a>. Now that he’s with Denver, Engram has an opportunity to bounce back from the injury and serve as a solid pass option in Sean Payton’s offense.</p><p>Tight end wasn’t a strong position for the Broncos last season, as the team relied more on the wide receiver group and running game. Now that Engram is in Denver, the offense could open a bit more, allowing for quarterback Bo Nix to further his development.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Evan Engram signing with Broncos after Jaguars release

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jacksonville-jaguars-5-round-post-combine-2025-nfl-mock-draft-per-pff-simulator');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jaguars-news-Jacksonville-shocks-the-world-with-Brock-Bowers-style-shakeup-in-NFL-mock-draft.jpg"></figure><h1>Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-11T13:28:13-07:00">March 11th, 1:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-11T13:28:13-07:00">March 11th, 1:28pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars have plenty of work to do during the 2025 NFL offseason. Jacksonville has already made some big moves this year, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-liam-coen-buccaneers-face-jacksonville-contract-agreement">replacing Doug Pederson with offensive guru Liam Coen at head coach</a>. The Jaguars also made a bold move by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-fires-gm-trent-baalke-whiffing-top-coaching-candidates">firing GM Trent Baalke</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-gm-strategy-predicted-espn-mock-draft">replacing him with the young James Gladstone</a>.</p><p>Now that the new Jaguars regime is in order, the team can start adding talent around QB Trevor Lawrence.</p><p>Jacksonville has already made a flurry of moves to upgrade both sides of the football. The Jaguars made several moves to start NFL free agency, most notably adding CB Jourdan Lewis, WR Dyami Brown, and guard Patrick Mekari. Jacksonville also added more depth player at tight end, on the offensive line, and in the defensive secondary.</p><p>The Jaguars may make some additional moves in free agency. However, they’ll make their most impactful additions in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><p>The Jaguars have 10 selection in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2025-nfl-draft-order-prospects-targets">2025 NFL Draft, including the fifth overall pick</a>.</p><p>But which players might the Jaguars target in April’s draft?</p><p>Below we will explore who the Jaguars may select in the 2025 NFL Draft <a href="https://www.pff.com/draft/nfl-mock-draft-simulator?ref=909927aa-51ec-4f2d-9ba5-1c78c2205ab7" rel="noopener">according to the PFF mock draft simulator</a>.</p><h2><b>Jaguars beef up their defensive line with multiple picks in 2025 mock draft</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mason-Graham_14b0ba.jpg"><figcaption>© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Here is a complete breakdown of Jacksonville’s selections before we dive into the pick-by-pick analysis.</p><ul><li>DT Mason Graham – Michigan – fifth overall pick</li><li>DT Darius Alexander – Toledo – 36th overall pick</li><li>EDGE Kyle Kennard – South Carolina – 70th overall pick</li><li>T Marcus Mbow – Purdue – 88th overall pick</li><li>RB Devin Neal – Kansas – 106th overall pick</li><li>LB Jack Kiser – Notre Dame – 125th overall pick</li><li>EDGE Tyler Batty – BYU – 143rd overall pick</li></ul><p>The Jaguars make a somewhat chalky pick in the first round, selecting Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.</p><p>Graham is a dominant three-technique who excels at collapsing the pocket and getting after the quarterback. He is expected to be picked in the top 10, with many analysts assuming that he will fall no further than Jacksonville.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/michigan-football-news-mason-graham-predicted-tumble-down-draft-boards-after-disappointing-combine">Graham does not have ideal measurables</a>, but his strong instincts, quickness, and tenacity more than make up for it. He will become a day one starter for the Jaguars.</p><p>The Jaguars invest another premium pick in a defensive tackle, using their second-round pick on Toledo’s Darius Alexander.</p><p>Alexander is a strong defensive tackle who can hold up in run defense and get after the quarterback. There is a lot to like about Alexander, though none of his production or physical traits will blow you away compared to other prospects.</p><p>Most draft analysts view Alexander as a project who could develop into a better player with proper coaching. As a rookie, he projects as a rotational player on the defensive line. Thankfully, the Jaguars have players like DaVon Hamilton and Maason Smith who can start ahead of him.</p><p>Next, the Jaguars add depth at edge rusher with South Carolina’s Kyle Kennard.</p><p>Kennard’s biggest weapon is his speed. Keenard is also a project, though he boasts enough speed and pass rush acumen to earn a role as a third-down specialist as a rookie. He does not need to do much in 2025 thanks to Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.</p><p>The Jaguars address the offensive line with Marcus Mbow.</p><p>Mbow boasts positional versatility, giving the Jaguars options on where to play him. He <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marcus-mbow/32004d42-4f41-5291-1b18-972b1a1ef9ec" rel="noopener">played two seasons at right guard before kicking over to right tackle</a> for the 2024 season. Mbow is an athletic offensive lineman who has great instincts and the speed to get where he needs to be ASAP. He projects as an intriguing swing tackle at worst with some impressive upside. I think Jacksonville got him at a bargain in the third round.</p><p>The Jaguars also add Kansas running back Devin Neal. One of the best parts of Neal’s resume is his steady level of production throughout his collegiate career. Neal has never put up fewer than 700 rushing yards per season.</p><p>He does not boast impressive measurables, but Neal is a smart running back who will take whatever an opposing defense gives him. As such, he projects as a backup running back who could work well as part of a committee.</p><p>The Jaguars pick up a pair of depth players with their final selections of this five-round mock.</p><p>Kiser will enter the NFL at 25 years old and projects as primarily a special teamer. He comes from a football family and has strong instincts, but is not an exceptional athlete.</p><p>The Jaguars also take a chance at an older rookie in Tyler Batty. He has impressive character and is a solid athlete. However, most analysts agree there is a low chance that he has a long NFL career due to his limited athleticism.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jacksonville Jaguars 5-round post-combine 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-dak-prescott-hyped-jourdan-lewis-message-jaguars');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dak Prescott’s hyped Jourdan Lewis message after Cowboys departure');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dak-Prescotts-hyped-Jourdan-Lewis-message-after-CBs-Dallas-departure.jpg"></figure><h1>Dak Prescott’s hyped Jourdan Lewis message after Cowboys departure</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-11T08:43:09-07:00">March 11th, 8:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-11T08:43:09-07:00">March 11th, 8:43am</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matt Wadleigh is the lead NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball editor for ClutchPoints, and he also specializes in MLB and NFL coverage. He was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno with his wife and two dogs. Matthew is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Dallas Cowboys</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/best-signings-start-nfl-free-agency">NFL free agency negotiation period</a> kicked off with all sorts of deals. Among them were a few former Dallas Cowboys finding new homes. One notable departure was that of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-8-year-cowboys-veteran-highest-paid-nickel-cb-nfl">cornerback Jourdan Lewis, who agreed to a deal </a>with the Jacksonville Jaguars for three years and $30 million, with $20 million guaranteed.</p><p>Lewis, 29, has spent his entire career with the Cowboys since being selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. As such, the deal from the Jaguars makes him the <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rapsheet1.bsky.social/post/3ljzzunozfc2p" rel="noopener">highest-paid</a> nickel in the league and will earn him $12.5 million in his first season of the deal, per Ian Rapoport.</p><p>After Lewis agreed to a deal with the Jaguars, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott <a href="https://x.com/rjochoa/status/1899148708442165746" rel="noopener">shared a reaction</a> on his Instagram story.</p><p>“The Most Deserved,” Prescott wrote to a photo of Lewis.</p><p>Lewis, who played college football at Michigan, has been a consistent presence in the Cowboys’ defense over the past eight seasons. He has played in 115 games with 64 starts and 10 interceptions. On top of that, Lewis has five forced fumbles, 44 pass deflections, 9.5 sacks, nine fumble recoveries, and 275 solo tackles.</p><p>After the agreement came through, Lewis<a href="https://x.com/JourdanJD/status/1899254680422699056" rel="noopener"> shared a short</a> but sweet message to Cowboys fans: “Cowboys nation, thank you,” he wrote on X.</p><p>It’s a tough loss for Dallas, which also saw <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-giants/giants-news-chauncey-golston-leaves-cowboys-19-5-million-contract">defensive end Chauncey Golston leave</a> for a three-year, $19.5 million deal with the New York Giants. On the other hand, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-make-4-75-million-decision-on-dolphins-17-game-starter">Cowboys did agree</a> to a deal with Miami Dolphins’ offensive lineman Robert Jones in hopes of filling the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cowboys-news-zack-martin-breaks-silence-retirement-decision">void left by Zack Martin</a>.</p><p>Still, the Cowboys losing Jourdan Lewis is a tough blow for the defense, especially with the consistency and level of play he has provided. While Prescott is happy for his former teammate, the Cowboys are now left searching for another nickel to fill the void he leaves.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dak Prescott’s hyped Jourdan Lewis message after Cowboys departure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-add-nfc-south-center-21-million-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars add NFC South center on $21 million deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaguars-news-Jax-adds-NFC-South-center-on-21-million-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaguars add NFC South center on $21 million deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-11T01:01:09-07:00">March 11th, 1:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-11T01:31:02-07:00">March 11th, 1:31am</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a 4-13 finish in 2024, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the offseason determined to get the most out of former first overall pick Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars are attempting to improve their offensive line to better protect the Pro Bowl quarterback, who signed a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-trevor-lawrence-signs-275-million-contract-extension">$275 million extension</a> with the team prior to last season.</p><p>On Monday, the Jaguars reached an <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899198689207370193" rel="noopener">agreement</a> on a three-year, $21 million deal with former Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport on X. The contract includes $13 million guaranteed.</p><p>Hainsey started at center for the Buccaneers in 2022 and 2023 but last year he was supplanted by rookie first-round draft pick Graham Barton.</p><h2><b>The Jaguars are prioritizing pass protection this offseason</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Robert-Hainsey.jpg"><figcaption>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Hainsey will join <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-liam-coen-unprecedented-dirty-deeds-buccaneers-hanging-jaguars-hc">new Jaguars head coach Liam Coen</a> in Jacksonville. Coen is familiar with Hainsey as he was the offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers last season. While Hainsey was not the starter during Coen’s year with Tampa Bay, the coach clearly has confidence in the veteran lineman.</p><p>In addition to Hainsey, the Jaguars landed former Ravens OL Patrick Mekari on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-agrees-terms-former-lamar-jackson-protector">three-year, $37.5 million pact</a>, with $20 million guaranteed. The versatile lineman is capable of playing tackle, guard and even center. Last season, Mekari played right tackle and left guard for Baltimore and was on the field for a career-high 90 percent of the team’s offensive snaps.</p><p>The Jaguars traded wideout Christian Kirk and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-evan-engram-farewell-goes-viral">released tight end Evan Engram</a> this offseason. However, the team agreed to a one-year prove-it deal with former Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown for $10 million.</p><p>Brown will join Gabe Davis and second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville’s wide receiver room. Thomas Jr. broke out in 2024 with 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. The former first-round draft pick made the Pro Bowl after a sensational rookie season.</p><p>While the offense is clearly still a work in progress, and the Jaguars would benefit from adding another playmaker, the team’s offseason moves have been geared toward capitalizing on Lawrence’s potential. Jacksonville hired an offensive-minded coach, who helped Baker Mayfield have the best season of his career last year, and prioritized improving its pass protection.</p><p>It’s not always pretty in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-liam-coen-clowned-online-duval-fail">dooo-Vhaaal</a> but it might be getting better.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars add NFC South center on $21 million deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-secondary-wide-receiver-2-free-agents');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars shore up secondary, wide receiver corps with 2 free agents');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaguars-news-Jacksonville-shores-up-secondary-wide-receiver-corps-with-2-free-agents.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaguars shore up secondary, wide receiver corps with 2 free agents</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T13:44:34-07:00">March 10th, 1:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T13:44:34-07:00">March 10th, 1:44pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is a Senior Editor and College Sports Lead at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars had a very disappointing season last year, and they have brought in a new coaching staff as a result. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-trevor-lawrence-real-future-liam-coen-hire">Liam Coen is the new man in charge</a> and he is wasting no time getting the players that he wants in Duval.</p><p>On Monday, the Jaguars agreed to deals with two players, one that will help them on each side of the ball. First, the Jaguars signed defensive back Eric Murray <a href="https://x.com/MJD/status/1899165923262840955" rel="noopener">to a three-year contract</a> worth $22.5 million, according to Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL Network.</p><p>Shortly after that deal was announced, the Jaguars <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1899174025038897170" rel="noopener">agreed to a deal</a> with free agent wide receiver Dyami Brown that is worth $10 million, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.</p><p>Murray is an intriguing piece that can do a lot of different things in the secondary and should immediately be a contributor to the back end of the Jaguars’ defense. He played in all 17 games for the Houston Texans last season and put together one of the best years of his career with 75 tackles, a career-high 10 pass breakups and an interception.</p><p>Murray primarily plays safety, but can bump down and play in the box as more of a nickel player as well. He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns during his career.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-commanders-cut-candidates-entering-2025-offseason">Brown is an intriguing piece</a> who will be extra motivated to show out next season on a one-year “prove-it” contract. Brown is getting a substantial raise from his rookie deal last year after the best season of his young career.</p><p>During the regular season, Brown set career-highs in catches (30), yards (308) and first downs (13). He really broke onto the scene in the playoffs with 14 catches for 229 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ three postseason games.</p><p>The Jaguars are hoping that Brown can come in and be an instant starter for Trevor Lawrence whole Jacksonville looks to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-jacksonville-trades-christian-kirk-texans-instead-releasing-him">replace the production of Christian Kirk</a>. If he can do that, The North Carolina product could be in for a much bigger payday next offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars shore up secondary, wide receiver corps with 2 free agents

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-agrees-terms-former-lamar-jackson-protector');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars agree to terms with former Lamar Jackson protector');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jacksonville-agrees-to-terms-with-former-Lamar-Jackson-protector.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaguars agree to terms with former Lamar Jackson protector</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T13:43:21-07:00">March 10th, 1:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T13:43:21-07:00">March 10th, 1:43pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-8-year-cowboys-veteran-highest-paid-nickel-cb-nfl">Jaguars get involved in free agency</a> after snagging an offensive lineman to help protect Trevor Lawrence. The lineman in question comes from the Baltimore Ravens, where he served as a starter to protect Lamar Jackson up front.</p><p>On Monday, it was announced that the Jaguars <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899179364236906520" rel="noopener">reached an agreement</a> with offensive lineman Patrick Mekari, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 27-year-old former Raven is set to sign a three-year $37.5 million contract with $20 million guaranteed.</p><p>“Source: Jaguars reached agreement with former Ravens OL Patrick Mekari.”</p><p>Mekari is an incredibly diverse lineman, as he played all five positions for the Ravens during his six seasons with the franchise. He mainly served as a right tackle, however, he played as a starter at each position in five or more games except for right guard.</p><p>The newly acquired Jaguar played well for the Ravens last season. He played 998 offensive snaps and only allowed one sack. However, he drew 14 penalties, which was tied for the most in the league. Jacksonville will want to clean up Mekari’s penalty issues if they hope to get the most out of him.</p><p>The Jaguars allowed 32 sacks last season, which tied them for seventh least in the league with the Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville adds a solid player to the offensive line in the hopes of maintaining success up front to protect Lawrence.</p><p>Ultimately, the franchise is retooling the team to fit new head coach Liam Coen’s scheme. Coen comes in as the replacement for Doug Pederson, as the Jaguars finished the 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record. Jacksonville also found a new general manager in James Gladstone, who replaced Trent Baalke.</p><p>The front office will have to find a new weapon for Lawrence as well, after trading Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans. They also moved on from star tight end Evan Engram after releasing him from the roster. At the very least, Brian Thomas Jr. looked like a franchise wideout during his rookie season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-trades-christian-kirk-texans-instead-releasing-him">giving the Jagaurs a pillar</a> to build around for the offense.</p><p>This franchise has a chance to make more key additions this offseason, especially in the 2025 NFL Draft. They enter the draft owning the No. 5 pick overall, which puts them in range to select a marquee player to help right away.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars agree to terms with former Lamar Jackson protector

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-evan-engram-farewell-goes-viral');   ga('set', 'title', 'Evan Engram’s farewell message to Jaguars goes viral');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Evan-Engrams-farewell-message-to-Jacksonville-goes-viral.jpg"></figure><h1>Evan Engram’s farewell message to Jaguars goes viral</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-06T20:05:15-08:00">March 6th, 8:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-06T20:15:20-08:00">March 6th, 8:15pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars sent wideout Christian Kirk packing Thursday, trading the wideout to the Houston Texans for a seventh-round draft pick. Then, in a surprise move, Jacksonville continued cleaning house by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-shockingly-release-evan-engram">releasing tight end Evan Engram</a>.</p><p>While the decision to cut the two-time Pro Bowler caught many NFL fans off guard, Engram appears to be <a href="https://x.com/eazyengram/status/1897823425428672570" rel="noopener">embracing the change</a>.</p><p>“It’s all love Jax. But they just let a mf dog loose! Excited for what’s next! #BeEazy,” Engram wrote on his official X account.</p><p>Engram was entering the final, non-guaranteed year of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-editorials/grading-evan-engrams-3-year-41-million-extension-jaguars">three-year, $41.25 million deal</a> he signed with the team prior to the 2023 season. He was set to make $14.75 million in 2025. Instead, the Jaguars will knock about $6 million off the salary cap.</p><h2><b>The Jaguars unleashed Evan Engram</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Evan-Engram.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Engram was selected 23rd overall by the New York Giants in the 2017 draft. After a disappointing tenure in New York, he landed in Jacksonville as a free agent. Engram blossomed into a reliable pass catcher for the Jaguars with 73 receptions for 766 yards in 2022 and 114 catches for 963 yards in 2023.</p><p>Unfortunately, the 30-year-old veteran <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-evan-engram-season-ending-surgery">couldn’t stay on the field</a> last season as he struggled with multiple injuries. After playing all 17 games in each of his first two seasons in Jacksonville, Engram managed just nine appearances in 2024, ending the season with 47 receptions for 365 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>The Jaguars are having themselves a memorable offseason. First the team waited far <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-ruthlessly-mocked-firing-trent-baalke-too-late">too long to fire GM Trent Baalke</a>, which almost cost them their top coaching choice. Then they finally fired Baalke and hired head coach Liam Coen <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-liam-coen-buccaneers-face-jacksonville-contract-agreement">out from under the Buccaneers</a>, who thought he’d be back as the highest-paid offensive coordinator in football.</p><p>Next, Jacksonville hired Woody Johnson’s teenage son <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-james-gladstone-on-parallels-jaguars-rams">34-year-old James Gladstone</a>, the youngest GM in the NFL (who seems to be shadowbanned by Wikipedia for some reason). Gladstone has taken a scalpel – or maybe a hatchet – to the Jaguars’ roster, <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaguars-to-cut-te-evan-engram-wr-josh-reynolds-wr-devin-duvernay-cb-ronald-darby" rel="noopener">cutting</a> Engram, Devin Duvernay, Josh Reynolds and Ronald Darby in addition to moving on from Kirk, per ProFootballTalk.</p><p>While some of these moves appear to be counterintuitive to surrounding potential franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence with talent, the Jaguars did manage to hit big on 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr., who exploded on the scene in his rookie year with 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>As for Engram, it’s possible the team simply believes 2023 second-rounder Brenton Strange is ready to take over as Jacksonville’s top tight end. He’s certainly the cheaper option of the two. And he had a reasonably successful sophomore season with 40 receptions for 411 yards and two scores.</p><p>It can honestly be difficult to tell when things are going well or badly in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-liam-coen-clowned-online-duval-fail">dooo-Vhaaaal</a>. But the bottom line is, Coen and Gladstone let Engram off his leash and, as you’d expect from a “mf dog,” he’s excited.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Evan Engram’s farewell message to Jaguars goes viral

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/christian-kirk-trade-grading-texans-jaguars-blockbuster-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Christian Kirk Trade: Grading the Texans-Jaguars blockbuster deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Christian-Kirk-Trade-Grading-the-Texans-Jaguars-blockbuster-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Christian Kirk Trade: Grading the Texans-Jaguars blockbuster deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-06T19:28:36-08:00">March 6th, 7:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-06T19:31:58-08:00">March 6th, 7:31pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars are on two different trajectories coming out of the 2024-25 NFL campaign, with the former snagging their second straight AFC South title and the latter winning just four games. But they are each in the midst of a pivotal offseason. The Texans need to build the most balanced roster possible before beginning contract talks with C.J. Stroud next year, while the Jags must find a new identity around Trevor Lawrence.</p><p>Thursday’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-trades-christian-kirk-texans-instead-releasing-him">Christian Kirk trade</a> might help both teams accomplish those respective goals. Jacksonville traded the seven-year wide receiver to Houston for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, which originally belonged to the Los Angeles Rams. The Jaguars planned to release him but secured a deal with their divisional rival instead, as they enter free agency with a ton of financial flexibility.</p><p>Although Kirk has missed a combined 14 games the last two seasons and is set to carry a $24 million cap hit into 2025-26, he is still a solid slot WR who can potentially become a key safety net for Stroud. The former Texas A&amp;M standout is only 28 years of age and averaged 14.0 yards per reception in eight 2024 games, so there is always a chance he enjoys a resurgence in Space City.</p><p>As stated before, these two franchises are in different spots at the moment, making it difficult to assign grades to this trade. We will do so, anyway, though. It is important to consider the possible short-term and long-term effects of the Kirk move, something that is of interest to both fan bases in the always busy month of March. Let’s get started.</p><h2><b>Texans Trade Grade: B</b></h2><p>Houston general manager Nick Caserio traded a seventh-round draft pick for Joe Mixon last offseason in an effort to upgrade the backfield, and now he is shipping out the same trade value with the purpose of fortifying the team’s wide receiver depth. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-gm-opens-door-stefon-diggs-return-free-agency">Stefon Diggs is a free agent</a> and coming off a torn ACL, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-tank-dell-gets-encouraging-injury-update-but-theres-a-catch">Tank Dell has an even longer road to recovery</a> after suffering a gruesome knee injury last season. Simply put, the Texans need pass-catchers.</p><p>Kirk’s 2024-25 campaign also ended prematurely after he underwent surgery in October to repair a broken collarbone, but when healthy, the veteran is a reliable complimentary receiver. He recorded 84 catches for 1,108 yards and eight touchdowns in a career-best 2022-23 season and would have likely eclipsed 1,000 yards the following year if he stayed on the field.</p><p>Superb rookie Brian Thomas Jr. pushed Kirk out of a prominent role in the first half of 2024-25, and the aforementioned collarbone injury denied him a chance at a fall and winter surge. Consequently, his stock declined precipitously heading into this offseason. Houston was just offensively-depleted enough to make Jacksonville an offer, however.</p><p>The organization had only $14.4 million in cap space to start the day, limiting its ability to add a superior talent like DK Metcalf, who <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-news-dk-metcalf-hits-seattle-trade-request">requested a trade from the Seattle Seahawks</a> earlier this week. The Texans went a cheaper route with Kirk, but the deal is still potentially costly.</p><p>And that is why I am only stamping a B on Caserio’s report card. While the fifth-year GM opted not to engage in a bidding war for the 2018 second-rounder, the current contract is presumably more expensive than the one Kirk would have commanded in free agency. Moving with haste can be both shrewd and desperate, and that seems to be the case here.</p><p>Nevertheless, C.J. Stroud now has a solid No. 2 target behind Pro Bowler Nico Collins. If management negotiates a restructured deal to lower the cap hit, fans will have even more reason to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-christian-kirk-trade-jaguars-has-houston-fans-fired-up">feel good about the trade</a>.</p><h2><b>Jaguars Trade Grade: B<br></b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaguars-GM-James-Gladstone-speaks-at-the-Scouting-Combine.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Jags were active on Thursday, to say the least. In addition to moving Christian Kirk, they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-shockingly-release-evan-engram">released tight end Evan Engram</a>, return specialist Devin Duvernay and wide receiver Josh Reynolds. The new regime, led by general manager James Gladstone, now has $60 million in cap space. Finding a way to get draft compensation for Kirk should be a welcome bonus during this cost-cutting-a-Palooza.</p><p>But Jacksonville is taking a risk by handing Kirk over to an AFC South foe, one that boasts a 9-3 divisional record over the last two years. While the front office’s primary focus is to obtain anything possible for a player it is going to release, it is less than ideal to help Houston fill a glaring hole.</p><p>The football gods perk up when such a scenario presents itself, and that is a concerning thought given that they have not been too keen on the Jaguars of late. Fans will groan if a healthy Kirk thrives with the Texans and punishes their squad twice next season. If you remove that hypothetical malaise out of the equation, however, it is reasonable to be optimistic about Jacksonville’s future.</p><p>Gladstone has the means to build a formidable roster around quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which could possibly include Metcalf as a Kirk replacement. If he uses the team’s resources wisely, this franchise should compete for an AFC South crown in 2025-26.</p><p>I know it seems like a cop-out to give the Jaguars and Texans the same trade grade, but it just feels right. Depending on how Houston rectifies Kirk’s big cap number and the Jaguars fill his slot, this transaction could look much better for either or both sides. As of now, though, they each get solid marks for making a fairly rational gamble less than a week before free agency begins.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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