Jaguars Trade Back, Keep Prime 2027 Pick

0:00On April 27th, the Jacksonville Jaguars pushed hard to trade back into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. They were ready to offer their first round pick from the loaded 2027 class, but only if they got extra picks in return, like a day two. Or three selection. Earlier this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news. The Jags wanted that swap because next year's draft is stacked with stars, making their pick super valuable, while this one drew mixed reviews from Scouts. The team has been aggressive lately. In the 2025 draft, they shipped out their number five, 36 and 126 picks, plus their 2026 first to the Cleveland Browns for the number two overall, and some later ones that landed them Highsman winner Travis Hunter, but left them without a first rounder this time around. They ended up grabbing Texas and M tied in Nate Boercurture at the 24th spot in the second round. Coming off at 13 and 4 Division title in the AFC South, with Trevor Lawrence linking it to guys like Brian Thomas Jr. and others, the And, Front Office clearly sees them as one or two pieces from Super Bowl contention.

1:10In the end, dodging that trade might pay off big. Holding onto that Prime 2027 pick keeps their options wide open for the talent bananza ahead. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with the story.