2024 NFL Draft: Full 7-Round Jaguars Mock Draft

In our first 7-round mock draft of the season, we look to the trenches and secondary.

The 2024 NFL Draft is still over two months away and the fallout from Super Bowl LVIII is less than a week fresh.

But with the final game of the 2023-2024 season officially in the books, we are here with our first seven-round Jaguars mock draft of the season. 

Bear in mind, this is a pre-free agency mock draft. A lot can change in the next couple of weeks in terms of team needs and roster construction. Some context involved is the fact that I am doing this exercise with the thought the Jaguars retain both Josh Allen and Calvin Ridley.

With that said, here is my look at a post-Super Bowl seven-round mock with help from PFF's Mock Draft Simulator.

Round 1, No. 17: Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell

Some context for this pick: Both Alabama cornerbacks, Jer'Zhan Newton, and several top tackles were still on the board. Some of the biggest names I passed on were Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson, Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham, and UCLA pass-rusher Laiatu Latu.

This pick was simple for me, though. If given the option of a first-round cornerback and a center later on or a first-round center and a cornerback later in the draft ... I am going with the former every time. You simply get a bigger impact if you hit at cornerback, and Quinyon Mitchell has legit No. 1 cornerback potential. 

Round 2, No. 48: West Virginia IOL Zach Fraizer

This was another easy pick for me. With the secondary bolstered, the biggest area of need is the offensive line, more specifically the center and guard positions. Zach Fraizer might not test like an alien like Creed Humphrey did a few years ago, but their tape has a lot of similarities. Any team that misses out on Powers-Johnson can find a suitable replacement in Fraizer, who steps right into center for the Jaguars.

Round 3, No. 96: Kansas State IOL Cooper Beebe

Now for fixing the guard position. The Jaguars have question marks at both guard spots, but there is a good chance they find a solution to one of them via free-agency. Whether that is from re-signing Ezra Cleveland, finding an outside solution like Robert Hunt, Damien Lewis, or Graham Glasgow, or looking to an internal option like Cooper Hodges, the Jaguars have options. If the Jaguars find a guard before the draft, Beebe could step in at the other guard spot and give the Jaguars a chance for their own Humphrey/Trey Smith-level duo.

Round 4, No. 115: Clemson DL Tyler Davis

Tyler Davis is an older prospect, but he has a ton of production and experience as an interior pocket-pusher. He fits the mold of compact and explosive up-field penetrators that Ryan Nielsen has targeted in the past, too, and could be this year's version of Tyler Lacy with even more upside.

Round 4, No. 117: Clemson EDGE Xavier Thomas

The Jaguars need to add edge depth this offseason with both K'Lavon Chaisson and Dawuane Smoot set to be free-agents. Maybe Yasir Abdullah can be a part of that equation, but Xavier Thomas is a former mega-recruit with loads of potential. He had a solid win-rate in his final season at Clemson and could provide edge depth instantly. 

Round 5, No. 152: Utah OL Sataoa Laumea

With Cam Robinson's future up in the air, the Jaguars would be wise to invest in a swing tackle behind Walker Little and Anton Harrison. Sataoa Laumea has guard versatility after starting at right guard in 2021, but he has spent the last two years anchoring the right tackle position. He has a ways to go as a pass-blocker but would be an NFL-ready run-blocker.

Round 6, No. 195: Texas LB Jaylan Ford

The Jaguars don't have a huge need at linebacker after drafting three over the last two drafts, but they do have two impending free agents in Shaquille Quarterman and Caleb Johnson. Maybe Ventrell Miller can replace one of them, but Jaylan Ford is a strong run-defender and down-hill linebacker who could replace the other.

Round 6, No. 211: South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis

It is a terrific bit that Trent Baalke has drafted a running back in every draft of his career, so let's continue it here. Isaiah Davis is a bigger back who would likely serve as insurance for Tank Bigsby as a short-yardage option above all else. 

Round 7, No. 234: Kansas S Kenny Logan Jr.

I considered a wide receiver here, but instead go with a safety to give the Jaguars flexibility since Daniel Thomas is a free-agent and Rayshawn Jenkins is a potential cap cut. Antonio Johnson will step into a starter role, but the Jaguars will still need some depth.