The Jacksonville Jaguars added a sixth member to their 2022 NFL Draft class when it selected Quachita Baptist corner Gregory Junior with pick No. 197. As a result, they added some competition at the cornerback position, which could use some help after their top-3 options in Shaquill Griffin, Tyson Campbell, and Darious Williams.
As a Division II prospect, Junior caught some eyes after impressing at the Senior Bowl in February. That propelled him to a position where he was able to make history and become the first player drafted from Quachita Baptist University.
Junior received a great deal of interest this offseason. According to him, he had visits with notables like the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs to name a few. The Jags also met with him quite a bit. They talked with him at the NFLPA and Senior Bowls and came to his pro day.
#Jaguars draftee Gregory Junior is another one who was stellar at both the NFLPA Bowl & Senior Bowl. Tremendous patience as a corner.
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) April 30, 2022
#Jaguars take CB Gregory Junior in the sixth. Junior is a fun player who reminds me of Jason Verrett in style and size. He was fantastic in Senior Bowl practices.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) April 30, 2022
At 6-feet-0, 190 pounds, Junior was able to accumulate 46 tackles last season. Three of those were for loss and he was able to garner seven pass breakups. He also had one career interception while with the Tigers.
The Jags now have one draft selection remaining in the 2022 NFL Draft. That selection is No. 235.
