With the draft starting on Thursday night, News4JAX looks at the five best draft classes in the franchise’s 29 years of making selections.

Four former Jaguars who are now youth sports coaches were surprised Thursday afternoon with a shopping spree to get new gear and equipment for their programs.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville home owned by former Jacksonville Jaguars star Kevin Hardy has hit the market. The 10,282-square-foot mansion located in Queens Harbor is currently listed for just north of $3.1 million. The home features seven bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, batting cages, a putting green, a home theater and a 120-foot pool flowing through the center courtyard. Hardy, 46, was the second-overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft and spent six seasons with the Jaguars. 6 in career sacks in team history and was recently named to the Jaguars' All-25 team.

But fans can still get a taste of football at TIAA Bank Field when the game kicks off at 7 p.m. Attendees should access their tickets before arriving at TIAA Bank Field and save them to a mobile device for easy access. Game tickets should be pulled up with original barcodes, not screenshots, ready as fans approach the stadium on game day to expedite entrance into the stadium. Bag policyThe NFLs clear bag policy is in effect at TIAA Bank Field. Leewright will retire from active duty after 21 years of service in a ceremony on Friday at TIAA Bank Field.