Is it finally the year for Trevor Lawrence to step up? This article breaks down the ideal outcome of the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jacksonville Jaguars. There will not be trades involved; however, if a trade-back is ideal, it will absolutely be mentioned along with a potential target.
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Round One (5th Overall) Dream Target: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
I was extremely tempted to go Hunter here, but it is just too improbable to happen.
In a stacked edge class, Carter could slip this far. Not many other prospects come close to the top guys’ talent, so take them where you can.
Rumors are that the Jaguars want to move up. The Penn State product would not be my ideal target in that scenario, though. Travis Hunter is the dream pick with that in mind. Without trades, though, Carter is BPA.
Also, who can have too many edge rushers?
Round Two (36th Overall) Dream Target: Walter Nolen, DI, Ole Miss
Let’s get wild!
Jeff Gladstone values explosiveness on the defensive interior. Nolen brings a foundation of athleticism and tenacity to make an immediate impact.
The Ole Miss product was the number one prospect in his high school class. He hasn’t lived up to that hype, stirring questions over his character. The on-field play is well worth this pick, though.
Nolen and Carter would be a ludicrous duo.
Round Three (70th Overall) Dream Target: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Enough defense!
Liam Coen’s number one job is to turn Trevor Lawrence around. Brian Thomas Jr. is a blessing, but he cannot do it on his own.
Jack Bech is extremely reliable with a sub-two percent drop rate. Combine that with his flexibility in the slot and boundary, and this is a slam dunk.
The TCU product is compared to Puka Nacua, so it is safe to say Gladstone should approve as well. Bech could be well worth it even in round two.
Round Three (88th Overall) Dream Target: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Boundary corner still needs some help.
With former teammate Jarrian Jones on the roster, the transition for Thomas would be seamless. The former Seminole is physical, young, and polished, given his lack of starting experience. The Jaguars desperately need his talents.
While Thomas ran an unimpressive 40-yard dash (4.56-4.58), the film shows an alpha lockdown corner. Trust the tape.
Round Four (107th Overall) Dream Target: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The tight end corps is weak.
Taylor could go as early as round two, but mixed opinions on this class could push him down the board. The LSU product brings a prototypical build and a balanced skillset. It is hard to label prospects as ‘safe,’ but Taylor is close. Outside of a weird one-off game versus Texas A&M, the former Tiger has been very solid.
The playmaking ability is arguably Taylor’s most underrated asset. His ability to manipulate and evolve his route to maximize the play is a huge plus, especially in the NFL.
Round Four (126th Overall) Dream Target: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State
Let’s get some competition on the offensive line.
Walker Little is not a guaranteed top-ten tackle (neither is Anton Harrison). Belton brings a road-grading mentality that this team sorely lacks.
If the tackles hold up, the NC State product could easily sneak inside to terrify defensive tackles.
The talent screams second-rounder, but Belton did get kicked out of the Clemson game due to spitting on another player. Maybe that could allow this opportunity to materialize.
Round Five (142nd Overall) Dream Target: D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
It is no secret: the running back room has not lived up to the hype.
Etienne and Bigsby have been underwhelming. Some speculate the Jaguars could go with Ashton Jeanty at five. That would not match the tendencies of Gladstone and Coen, though. Both found their featured backs in round three or later at their previous teams.
Giddens has homerun-hitting ability in a unique, fluid frame. His burst out of a cut is lethal: ask Shilo Sanders.
Teams need a back who can acquaint defensive backs with air and turf, and Giddens is exactly that.
Round Six (182nd Overall) Dream Target: Dylan Fairchild, IOL, Georgia
Raise the floor, Gladstone said.
Fairchild is the Trevor Keegan of this draft class: high floor and reliable. It is hard to nitpick his game, but the flash just is not there.
If a starter goes down, getting consistency is most likely better than style. Fairchild is a perfect option for any franchise looking to improve their depth.
Round Six (194th Overall) Dream Target: Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
Let’s continue retooling this secondary.
Ransaw lit up the combine, catching everyone’s attention. His play in the slot was solid, but quick losses versus separators could become an issue if he remains in the slot.
Good news: Jourdan Lewis fills that role. Ransaw will be a rangy safety that has legitimate starter potential.
The sky is the limit.
Round Seven (221st Overall) Dream Target: Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas
Who doesn’t love more weapons?
Lawrence continues to have a day by adding one of the most underrated receivers in the draft. Armstrong brings size, speed, shiftiness, and production.
It is hard to understand why he goes under the radar. One could speculate that Armstrong has some personality concerns, but that is easily irrefutable, as seen in his interview on the Hail Mary Sports YouTube channel.
There are steals every year. Armstrong is bound to be one.
