Jacksonville slipped back into possession of the No. 1 selection in the 2025 NFL draft after losing to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11, and its crippling Week 12 defeat against the Detroit Lions further entrenched the Jaguars into the top of the picking (not a typo) order.
There remain seven weeks of regular season NFL action to determine which non-playoff teams pick where.
But, in the event the Jaguars hold the top spot, NFL Network analyst Chad Reuter on Monday broke down Jacksonville’s biggest positional needs and analyzed arguably their biggest priority, improved protection for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Biggest needs: CB, S, WR, OT, DT
Week 12 opponent: BYE
Remaining strength of schedule: .333 (32nd)
The Jaguars should be evaluating offensive tackle prospects in the top half of the draft as they look to protect Trevor Lawrence. Right tackle Anton Harrison and backup Javon Foster, a fourth-round pick this year, are the only true OTs under contract beyond this season with Walker Little headed for free agency.
NFL draft declarations have yet to begin pouring in from college football. But of anticipated prospects, four currently own first-round marks on the NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board: LSU left tackle Will Campbell, Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and right tackle Cameron Williams, and Minnesota left tackle Aireontae Ersery.
The Jaguars are certain to be connected with star Colorado two-way player. cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter Jr., throughout the draft process so long as they maintain the top pick. He is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the draft pool.