Win Now, Draft Later: Examining the Jaguars’ 2027 Draft Board

The Jacksonville Jaguars made their intentions clear on Monday. In a single day, they traded for safety Jessie Bates III, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, and defensive tackle Jordan Davis – three moves clearly aimed at winning now. The cost shows up in the future draft columns, which are now considerably thinner than normal.

Here is exactly what Jacksonville has left, where the rest went, and why the blueprint looks so familiar to anyone who watched general manager James Gladstone’s former team operate.

Where the 2027 Picks Went

First round: Sent to the Philadelphia Eagles, along with a 2029 second-round pick, for defensive tackle Jordan Davis

Second round: Sent to the Atlanta Falcons, along…