The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t been as accustomed to success with first-round picks as other teams in the NFL Draft. But as we get further into the 21st century, things may be starting to turn around for one of the NFL’s youngest franchises. Here’s a look at the Jaguars’ full history of selections in Round 1.
Jacksonville Jaguars First-Round Draft Picks Throughout History
One reason the Jaguars’ draft gaffes of the early 21st century are so heavily publicized? Jacksonville has never traded out of Round 1 and has been represented in the first round for every cycle since the team’s introduction in 1995. The Jaguars kicked off their draft history with a bang, selecting Hall of Fame offensive tackle Tony Boselli. Since then, however, it’s been very up and down.
Nevertheless, the Jaguars have had several stellar first-round picks in the mix, among them Kevin Hardy, Fred Taylor, Marcus Stroud, John Henderson, Marcedes Lewis, and potential future Hall of Famer Jalen Ramsey. Additionally, there’s newfound excitement for quarterback Trevor Lawrence after his breakout 2022 campaign.
2024
- Brian Thomas Jr. | Pick 23
WR, LSU
2023
- Anton Harrison | Pick 27
OT, Oklahoma
2022
- Travon Walker | Pick 1
EDGE, Georgia - Devin Lloyd | Pick 27
LB, Utah
2021
- Trevor Lawrence | Pick 1
QB, Clemson - Travis Etienne Jr. | Pick 25
RB, Clemson
2020
- C.J. Henderson | Pick 9
CB, Florida - K’Lavon Chaisson | Pick 20
DE, LSU
2019
- Josh Allen | Pick 7
LB, Kentucky
2018
- Taven Bryan | Pick 29
DT, Florida
2017
- Leonard Fournette | Pick 4
RB, LSU
2016
- Jalen Ramsey | Pick 5
CB, Florida State
2015
- Dante Fowler | Pick 3
OLB, Florida
2014
- Blake Bortles | Pick 3
QB, Central Florida
2013
- Luke Joeckel | Pick 2
OT, Texas A&M
2012
- Justin Blackmon | Pick 5
WR, Oklahoma State
2011
- Blaine Gabbert | Pick 10
QB, Missouri
2010
- Tyson Alualu | Pick 10
DT, California
2009
- Eugene Monroe | Pick 8
OT, Virginia
2008
- Derrick Harvey | Pick 8
DE, Florida
2007
- Reggie Nelson | Pick 21
DB, Florida
2006
- Marcedes Lewis | Pick 28
TE, UCLA
2005
- Matt Jones | Pick 21
WR, Arkansas
2004
- Reggie Williams | Pick 9
WR, Washington
2003
- Byron Leftwich | Pick 7
QB, Marshall
2002
- John Henderson | Pick 9
DT, Tennessee
2001
- Marcus Stroud | Pick 13
DT, Georgia
2000
- R. Jay Soward | Pick 29
WR, USC
1999
- Fernando Bryant | Pick 26
DB, Alabama
1998
- Fred Taylor | Pick 9
RB, Florida - Donovin Darius | Pick 25
DB, Syracuse
1997
- Renaldo Wynn | Pick 21
DE, Notre Dame
1996
- Kevin Hardy | Pick 2
LB, Illinois
1995
- Tony Boselli* | Pick 2
T, USC - James Stewart | Pick 19
RB, Tennessee
*Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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