In the 10th edition of the 2024 jaguars.com mock draft tracker, analysts are focusing on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ potential draft strategy following the start of the 2024 NFL League Year. The most common projections for the Jaguars at the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft are cornerback and wide receiver, seen as the team’s primary needs after the initial free agency period.
Cornerback is a particularly popular choice among analysts, with several players at the position projected to the Jaguars in the first round. Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo, Terrion Arnold from Alabama, and Nate Wiggins from Clemson are among the cornerbacks frequently projected to the Jaguars.
Analysts praise Mitchell for his combination of length, speed, athleticism, and college productivity. They also highlight Wiggins as a potential standout in the draft class. Arnold is praised for his fit in the Jaguars’ defensive scheme, known for his advanced technical skills, fluidity, and ability to excel in man coverage.
Wide receiver remains a popular projection as well, with Adonai Mitchell from Texas frequently linked to the Jaguars in the first round. Analysts view Mitchell as an elite athlete, which aligns with the type of player General Manager Trent Baalke tends to favor.
Other players projected to the Jaguars at No. 17 in this week’s tracker include Byron Murphy II from Texas (defensive lineman), Brian Thomas Jr. from Louisiana State (wide receiver), and Jackson Powers-Johnson from Oregon (center).
