Following the college All-Star games, Matt Miller of ESPN has put together a two-round 2025 NFL mock draft. So, who did he have the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting?
Let’s dive in and break it all down.
Pick 5: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Jaguars’ pass defense was one of the most picked-on units in football last season, so naturally, Will Johnson has been a popular pick for Jacksonville at fifth overall.
A turf toe injury limited Johnson to only six games in 2024. But overall, he has an impressive body of work, allowing a completion rate of only 53% at 13.4 yards per catch over the last three seasons. He also has good ball production, totaling nine interceptions and seven pass breakups.
“Scouts are all over the board with Johnson, though. Some think he’s a lock as a top-five pick,” wrote Miller. “Other are worried about his missed tackles, his questionable speed and the foot injury that limited him to six games this past season. He needs to run well at the combine, but I think he will — and then solidify his top-10 pick stock.”
To Miller’s point, Daniel Jeremiah–who is one of the best in the business when it comes to the draft–had Johnson going outside of the top 10 in his first mock draft.
Pick 36: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Getting the Jaguars’ offense back on track under new head coach Liam Coen will have to consist of a much more consistent running game, which can then help open up the playbook and passing game opportunities.
Jackson played over 500 snaps at left tackle in 2024, but the bulk of his playing time has come at left guard and could be a potential replacement for Brandon Scherff at right guard who is a free agent.
During the 2022 and 2023 seasons where he lined up along the interior, Jackson allowed just three total sacks and 23 pressures on just shy of 900 pass-blocking snaps. He’s also graded out as an above average run-blocker by PFF’s metrics as well.
“The impending free agency of 33-year-old Brandon Scherff opens the door for the Jaguars to pick Jackson, who proved he’s capable of playing tackle and guard during Ohio State’s national championship run.” Miller said.
