2023 NFL Team Draft Page

Over the past few Draft's the Jaguars have largely focused on beefing up the defense, though admittedly many of those picks have not panned out. Though we fans clamored for protection and targets for Trevor Lawrence this past April, GM Trent Baalke stuck to his defensive-minded approach with picks of DL Travon Walker and LB Devin Lloyd. Both have become full-time starters; in fact only two other Jag front-7 defenders have garnered +100 snaps through two games (Josh Allen, Foye Oluokun), and both the rookies have played well. Walker has a PFF grade of 68.7, and Lloyd a 69.0. Heady stuff for two rookie defenders in their first two games!

The focus has culminated in a shutout win against division rival Indianapolis in Week 2, and bodes well for the future.

It may be true that the team overpaid for Christian Kirk in free agency, but Kirk has developed into the team's leading receiver (as he should be), with 2 TD and 12 catches on 16 targets (thru 2 games), while working out of the slot 82% of the time. Aside from the fact that outside receivers Zay and Marvin Jones don't scare anybody, Marvin will be a free agent next March.

Adding one of the 2023 Draft's top target will boost Lawrence's effectiveness. This being said, don't be surprised if Baalke adds another defender!