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

The Jaguars have won seven playoff games in franchise history. They are all great. Let's rank them.

Former Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith has pleaded no contest after being charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Ex-Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith is facing more legal trouble after several citations for animal neglect. The 29-year-old Florida State University standout racked up 7 civil citations after a Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services inspector said he left his dogs unattended and illegally tethered in his yard. Its the latest issue for Smith, who was arrested in April on accusations of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl. Smith bonded out of jail hours after his arrest and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Smith has a mandatory court appearance for the animal neglect cases later this month on Aug. 26.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith bonded out of jail Wednesday night following his arrest on a charge that he had sex with an underage girl. Smith, 29, was booked into the Duval County jail about 5 p.m. Wednesday on a felony charge of unlawful sexual activity with a certain minor, jail logs show. At some point that night, the victim told police, the pair had sex in Smith’s home movie theater and his bedroom. “Smith told Victim not to tell anyone about this incident as he could go to jail,” the warrant states. “Smith told Victim that if anyone raised concerns about them speaking, to say that Smith was serving as a ‘mentor’ to her.”On her way home, the teen told police, she called a relative and mentioned what happened.

Ex-Jaguars player Telvin Smith accused of sexual activity with minorPublished: April 29, 2020, 7:16 pmEx-Jaguars player Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday. Heavily armored SWAT team officers and undercover detectives were spotted in the afternoon at his home in Queen’s Harbour.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ex-Jaguars player Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday. Duval County jail records show he was booked at 5:20 p.m. and arrested on the charge of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. Exclusive video of former Jaguars star Telvin Smith in custody at Duval County jail. He's charged with "unlawful sexual activity with certain minors." A statement from the Jacksonville Jaguars reads:"The Jaguars are aware of the report involving former linebacker Telvin Smith.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars opened free agency Tuesday by addressing two huge needs on defense. They agreed to terms with linebacker Joe Schobert and cornerback Darqueze Dennard, giving the unit a proven starter and another potential one. Schobert spent the past four years in Cleveland, where he led the team in tackles twice and made a Pro Bowl. A person familiar with the transactions said Schobert will sign a five-year contract worth $53.75 million and includes $22.5 million guaranteed. Jacksonville's defense was at its best in 2017 with Posluszny, Smith and Jack roaming the middle of the field.

JACKSONVILLE, FL – About 12 hours after Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired top executive Tom Coughlin, all the clocks inside the building were reset. “We'd love to see coach Marrone stick around and see this through,” Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell. —Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue skipped most of the offseason and part of training camp in a contract dispute that remains unsettled. He tried to fine defensive end Dante Fowler $700,000 for missing "mandatory" appointments with team trainers during the 2018 offseason. Neither did the clocks, players insisted.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heavy police activity at the home of a former Jacksonville Jaguars star Wednesday is getting national attention. Jacksonville police swarmed the home of Telvin Smith, the 28-year-old former linebacker who unexpectedly stepped away from the team in the offseason after five years on the roster. Detectives spent hours at Smith’s $1.5 million mansion, surrounding it with patrol cars, unmarked cars and a crime scene unit. Wednesday, before the raid, Jaguars head of football operations Tom Coughlin said he had no idea what Smith’s future was with the team. A spokesman for the Jaguars, Tad Dickman, said he would not comment because Smith is not on the active roster.

JSO towed an SUV owned by the former Jacksonville Jaguars player WednesdayIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

JSO towed an SUV owned by the former Jacksonville Jaguars player. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

Cadillac towed from Jaguars’ Telvin Smith’s home, taken to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office impound lotPublished: November 27, 2019, 10:38 pmSmith announced in May he would not play in 2019.

Police surround the home of Jaguars' Telvin Smith; a black SUV leaves the property. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

Jaguars nickel back, D. J. Hayden, left, and safety Ronnie Harrison, middle, have both become more visible leaders on the Jaguars defense as the season has progressed. For the Jaguars, it's been a question created by the departures of numerous leaders. In their place, the Jaguars' leadership has evolved. On offense, Gardner Minshew has had to take up part of the mantle of leadership with Foles on the mend. The outspoken cornerback was the driving force behind the Jaguars' trash-talking defense in 2017.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars' trade of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for three draft picks has had a ripple effect on one area business. Sports Mania in Jacksonville Beach was already feeling the sting the day after the trade. Smith said that blow is on top of what has already been a difficult season for the Jaguars. Smith said he hopes things will turn around for an already difficult season, but only time will tell. In the meantime, all Ramsey gear is 50% at the store.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Over the next 20 days, News4Jax will count down the 20 most important figures to the Jaguars' success in the 2019 season. Quincy Williams was a surprise pick when the Jaguars selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. Coming out of Murray State, the linebacker wasnt nearly as highly touted as his younger brother Quinnen Williams, who was selected No. However, with Telvin Smith announcing that he plans to sit out the 2019 season, the Jaguars have a major need at outside linebacker. We like where our linebackers are at.Jags 3rd Rd pick, S Quincy Williams out of Murray State is legit a human hit stick .

Yannick Ngakoue, Telvin Smith, Jalen Ramsey and Nick Foles are among the Jaguars players who have missed at least one session of the Organized Team Activities, so far. Cole Pepper and Mark Brunell discuss what the Jaguars can accomplish this time of year and whether the Jaguars need to find a veteran backup quarterback.