The trade-up for Travis Hunter took a lot of courage. We took a look at the boldness of James Gladstone and how the Jaguars use football as a bridge.

The Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t just scouting the future during the 2025 NFL Draft — they were building it. After making headlines by trading up with Cleveland to select dynamic two-way star Travis Hunter with the No.

QB Trevor Lawrence missed seven games due to injuries last season and underwent shoulder surgery in November. Despite reports linking Lawrence with a move out of Jacksonville, the former No. 1 overall pick said he is committed to winning with the Jaguars.