This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans how early the team should draft a receiver.
77% of respondents believe the Jags should target the position in Rounds 3-5. Only 7% believe the Jags should use their 56th overall pick on the position.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is the odds-on favorite to be drafted sixth overall (+175). The Cleveland Browns currently hold that pick.
If Tate were to go off the board at No. 6, it could start a run at receiver, as the Commanders
(No. 7), Saints (No. 8), Chiefs (No. 9), Dolphins (No. 11), Rams (No. 13), and Ravens (No. 14) could theoretically all be eyeing the position.
“How many receivers will be drafted in the first 20 picks?” is an especially relevant question for the Jaguars. An anonymous NFL executive recently told Mike Sando of The Athletic, “I could see [Brian Thomas Jr.] being moved on draft day, if people’s favorite receivers get picked.”
Regardless of whether Thomas does get traded — I’d say there’s a 5-10% chance of it happening before the season begins — the Jaguars ought to add to its receiever room at some point on draft weekend.
Top comments from Wednesday’s post:
Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Eli Heidenreich, Omari Kelly. Lower route number receivers who could be interesting are Emmanuel Henderson and the 230 pound 4.5 40 Jaren Kanak who only really had one season as a power slot TE after being a LBer.