Jaguars get impressive grade for NFL Draft trade, Travis Hunter pick

The 2025 NFL Draft began with a packed house in Green Bay for the first round. In no surprise, the Tennessee Titans selected Miami QB Cam Ward with the first pick. 

Then, chaos ensued. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up from No. 5 to No. 2 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns. In turn, the Jaguars selected Colorado star and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in a home run pick. 

Hunter will play both sides of the ball for the new-look Jaguars regime, and it's a thrilling landing spot that gives Trevor Lawrence an explosive weapon on offense. 

Well, Sporting News NFL expert Vinne Iyer compiled some grades and he gave the Jaguars an A-. 

"The Jaguars pulled off the first draft shocker by giving up plenty, including a first-rounder next year, to land Hunter to help them with key needs on both sides of the ball. Hunter will be a key target opposite rising star wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., the team's first-rounder in 2024. Hunter also will shore up corner opposite Tyson Campbell, helping battling some tough wideouts in the AFC South and beyond. The minus is only for the high cost."

 So, here we are: An excellent turn of events for the Jaguars.

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