2023 NFL Draft: A Look At Jacksonville Jaguars’ Picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars had a busy 2023 NFL Draft, making eight selections throughout seven rounds. The team addressed several needs, including offensive line, defensive line, and wide receiver.
The Jacksonville Jaguars had a busy 2023 NFL Draft, making eight selections throughout seven rounds. The team addressed several needs, including offensive line, defensive line, and wide receiver.
Round 1 (No. 27 overall)
The Jaguars traded their No. 24 overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for picks Nos. 25, 160, and 240. With the No. 25 overall pick, the Jaguars selected offensive tackle Anton Harrison from Oklahoma. Harrison is a big, physical tackle who has the potential to start at right tackle in 2023.
Round 2 (No. 61 overall)
The Jaguars acquired pick No. 61 from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick. With the No. 61 overall pick, the Jaguars selected tight end Brenton Strange from Penn State. Strange is a versatile tight end who can block and catch passes. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 3 (No. 88 overall)
The Jaguars selected running back Tank Bigsby from Auburn with the No. 88 overall pick. Bigsby is a powerful runner who can break tackles and gain yards after contact. He will compete for a backup role behind Travis Etienne.
Round 4 (No. 121 overall)
The Jaguars selected linebacker Ventrell Miller from Florida with the No. 121 overall pick. Miller is a strong tackler who can also contribute to coverage. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 4 (No. 130 overall)
The Jaguars selected defensive end, Tyler Lacy, from Oklahoma State with the No. 130 overall pick. Lacy is a good run defender with the potential to develop into a pass rusher. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 5 (No. 136 overall)
The Jaguars selected linebacker Yasir Abdullah from Louisville with the No. 136 overall pick. Abdullah is a pass rusher who had 19.5 sacks in his last two seasons at Louisville. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 5 (No. 160 overall)
The Jaguars selected safety Antonio Johnson from Texas A&M with the No. 160 overall pick. Johnson is a versatile safety who can play in the box or the deep middle. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 6 (No. 185 overall)
The Jaguars selected wide receiver Parker Washington from Penn State with the No. 185 overall pick. Washington is a good route runner who has the potential to be a solid slot receiver. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 6 (No. 202 overall)
The Jaguars selected cornerback Christian Braswell from Rutgers with the No. 202 overall pick. Braswell is a physical cornerback who has the potential to be a good nickel corner. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 6 (No. 208 overall)
The Jaguars selected safety Erick Hallett II from Pitt with the No. 208 overall pick. Hallett is a ballhawk with seven interceptions in his last two seasons at Pitt. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 7 (No. 226 overall)
The Jaguars selected offensive guard Cooper Hodges from Appalachian State with the No. 226 overall pick. Hodges is a versatile guard who can play both left and right guard. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
Round 7 (No. 240 overall)
The Jaguars selected defensive tackle Raymond Vohasek from North Carolina with the No. 240 overall pick. Vohasek is a good run defender who has the potential to develop into a pass rusher. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ practice squad.
Round 7 (No. 240 overall)
The Jaguars selected fullback Derek Parish from Houston with the No. 240 overall pick. Parish is a blocking fullback who can also catch passes. He will compete for a spot on the Jaguars’ roster.
The Jaguars had a productive 2023 NFL Draft, addressing several needs. The team will now have to develop its young players and build on the momentum of last season’s 9-8 record.
The Jaguars’ biggest need was on the offensive line, and they addressed that need by drafting Harrison and Hodges. Harrison is a big, physical tackle who has the potential to start at right tackle in 2023. Hodges is a versatile guard who can play both left and right guard.
The Jaguars also addressed their need for a pass rusher by drafting Abdullah and Lacy. Abdullah is a pass rusher who had 19.5 sacks in his last two seasons at Louisville. Lacy is a good run defender who has the potential to develop into a pass rusher.
