2024 NFL Draft: Who Do Jaguars Land in 7-Round Mock Draft?

In this mock draft, we have the Jaguars moving up for a top wide receiver.

Malik Nabers 8 as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA

The 2024 NFL Draft is only eight days away, and the future of the league is set to change yet again.

For the Jacksonville Jaguars, there is a good argument to make that there hasn't been a more important draft since they took Trevor Lawrence in 2021. This year, the Jaguars will need to ensure they don't repeat the mistake of 2023 and get little return on their rookie class.

So, how do we see the Jaguars' options ahead of next Thursday? We break it down below with help from PFF's mock draft simulator.

Round 1, No. 9 (via Chicago Bears): LSU WR Malik Nabers

In this scenario, the Jaguars give up the No. 17 pick, the No. 48 pick and a 2025 sixth to move up eight spots for a No. 1 receiver. The Jaguars lose out in value in terms of most draft trade charts, but the Bears need a second-round pick and the Jaguars could likely be competing with the Indianapolis Colts for a move up the board.

Some teams will have Nabers as the No. 1 receiver in the draft, while others will have him as No. 3 behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze. When speaking with team sources in Jacksonville, though, the impression is the Jaguars are extremely high on Nabers. If they move up for a No. 1 receiver, I think it will be Nabers. Nabers has the athleticism and yards after catch potential to be a big-play threat from Day 1, and the Jaguars could move him around the formation (much like Calvin Ridley should have been used) with Christian Kirk in the slot and Gabe Davis at X.

If the Jaguars want to keep pace with the rest of the AFC South in a wide receiver arms race, this is likely the best route. There are few trade ups for non-quarterbacks that actually provide plus-value, but the Jaguars could feel desperate enough to give Lawrence a bonafide No. 1 receiver that they make an aggressive move.

Round 3, No. 96: Notre Dame CB Cam Hart

A team captain and special teams stud with high-level athletic traits, Cam Hart matches most of the thresholds general manager Trent Baalke has targeted when drafting cornerbacks in the past. Hart is unlikely ready to step in and start from Day 1, but he is a high-ceiling athlete who could develop behind Ronald Darby to start his career before being moved into a starting role. Hart has the size and physicality the Jaguars value at the position.

Round 4, No. 114: LSU DL Mekhi Wingo

One of the more underrated defensive prospects in this class, Mekhi Wingo would be terrific value for the Jaguars in the fourth round. He projects best as a three-technique who can use his explosiveness and motor to shoot gaps and live in the backfield. The Jaguars swapped out Foley Fatukasi for Arik Armstead, but there is still a legit need for more defensive tackle depth behind Armstead, Roy Robertson-Harris, and DaVon Hamilton.

Round 4, No. 116: Colorado State EDGE Mohamed Kamara

The Jaguars are known to rely on their top two edge rushers more than most teams, so it wouldn't surprise to see them wait until Day 3 to add to the edge depth for the second year in a row. Mohamed Kamara meets most of the Jaguars' thresholds at the position and also has the versatility to play multiple roles in the defense, potentially even as a strong side linebacker.

Round 5, No. 153: FSU CB Jarrian Jones

One of the top athletes in this year's cornerback class, Jarrian Jones has inside/outside versatility and could compete for snaps in the slot right away. Even if he doesn't project as an instant starter, he has the profile and track record of an impact special teams player. Between him and Cam Hart, the Jaguars will have added two high-upside cornerbacks with starting potential in one draft.

Round 6, No. 212: Marshall OL Ethan Driskell

The Jaguars seemingly have their top-five offensive lineman already set, but they can't walk out of this draft without investing some kind of draft capital into the offensive line. This time around, they take the 6-foot-8 Ethan Driskell, who has the size and length to compete for snaps as reserve lineman right away. With Walker Little and Cam Robinson both entering the final years of their deals, the Jaguars could invest a late-round pick in Driskell with hopes of turning him into their future swing tackle.

Round 7, No. 236: UTSA WR Joshua Cephus

A high-floor receiver with almost 30 college touchdowns under his belt, Joshua Cephus is a big-bodied target who has experience both on the outside and in the slot. He would help fill out the receiver room and provide compeition with Parker Washington and Elijah Cooks for a roster spot in 2024.