The Jaguars are nearly on the clock in a spot they have never been before: Pick 17.
It’s unfamiliar territory for the Jaguars but a good place to be in a good draft. That means fans at the 2024 DUUUVAL Draft Party at EverBank Stadium will have to wait to find out Jacksonville’s draft choice unless the Jags trade up. 🤔
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Jags picks
Round 1, Pick 17
Round 2, Pick 48
Round 3, Pick 96
Round 4, Pick 114
Round 4, Pick 116
Round 5, Pick 153
Round 6, Pick 212
Round 7, Pick 236
The needs at No. 17
So, what are Jacksonville’s needs with the 17th pick?
Depends on where your thinking lies. Most mocks have tended to focus on two areas for Jacksonville: cornerback or wide receiver.
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The options
The mock drafts for the Jaguars have been all over the board, from the Jags trading up to land wide receivers Rome Odunze (Washington) or Malik Nabers (LSU) or staying putting and landing a Brian Thomas Jr., also of LSU.
The most popular choices for the Jaguars have been cornerbacks Terrion Arnold (Alabama) and Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo).
The Draft Party
The 2024 DUUUVAL Draft Party is on the field at EverBank Stadium this year. Parking will be available in Lot E, Lot J, Lot P and Shipyards Lot beginning at 6:00 p.m. and no parking pass is required. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the draft starts at 8 p.m. and will be streamed live on the video boards.
Watch at home
WJXT will present the News4JAGs ‘24 Draft Special at 7 p.m. Our coverage continues at 8 p.m. on News4JAX+ and on News4JAX.com. Television coverage of the draft can be found on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network.
The other draft days
Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Rounds 4 through 7 will be held on Saturday beginning at noon.
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