With a roster still in the process of growth and refinement, Jacksonville took calculated risks, aiming to lay the foundation for future success. From jaw-dropping moves early on to head-scratching selections later, the Jags showed they’re not afraid to be bold and aggressive. But did they strike the right balance, or did some of these picks raise more questions than answers?

Let’s dive into the final overall grade and see if this draft truly marks the beginning of a new regime or the same old Jags.

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Overall Grade: B

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, left, answers questions as General Manager James Gladstone, right, sits next to him during a press conference Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, left, answers questions as General Manager James Gladstone, right, sits next to him during a press conference Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union

The Jaguars came out swinging on Day 1 of the NFL Draft by trading up with the Cleveland Browns to the second overall pick to take the phenom, Travis Hunter. This was as bold a move as one can make and was arguably their best move of the entire draft.

Right behind this move would be the selection of Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten. This dynamic, versatile, and skilled talent could go down as the steal of the draft at pick 104th overall in the fourth round.

Linebacker Jack Kiser from Notre Dame and offensive lineman Jonah Monheim from USC round out the best selections from this draft. Both offer versatility at their respective positions and upside to eventually become starters down the line.

However, not all was sunshine and rainbows with this class. There were the head-scratching selections of linebacker, Jalen McLeod from Auburn, and safety, Rayuan Lane III from Navy.

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Lane and McLeod were both graded as undrafted free agents by me and many other draft analysts. Sure, both offer some upside, but both have far more question marks than they do answers. I will be surprised to see either make the final roster.

Finally, there were some picks that you simply looked at as solid picks. Nothing spectacular and nothing to complain about. These selections are the foundational, depth picks you feel comfortable thinking that they will be around for the next four or five years, and hopefully longer.

Defensive back Caleb Ransaw from Tulane could turn into a starter or just a solid rotational piece in the defensive backfield.

Offensive lineman, Wyatt Milum from West Virginia, figures to challenge current projected starter, Ezra Cleveland, for the starting left guard position, but question marks with his ability to sustain run blocking assignments, which could cause him to never develop into anything more than a solid backup.

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Running back, LeQuint Allen Jr from Syracuse, looks to become the change of pace back to Tuten in due time. Allen is physical, precise, and runs angrily. He also offers soft hands out of the backfield. Where he is lacking is with a below-average burst to break away from defenders and a tendency to run too upright through the line.

Overall, the Jacksonville Jaguars did a solid job balancing risk and reward. They added some high-upside talent like Travis Hunter and Bhayshul Tuten, while also securing potential future starters with Jack Kiser and Jonah Monheim. However, the reach on players like Jalen McLeod and Rayuan Lane III keeps this class from being graded any higher. It is a draft that certainly fills some holes but also leaves plenty of questions to be answered.

For now, the Jaguars’ 2025 NFL Draft earns a B, showing promise but still requiring some fine-tuning. James Gladstone, Liam Coen, and Tony Boselli swung for the fences, and that’s something this team has not done since Tom Coughlin was on the sidelines. Excitement is back in Duval.