The Jacksonville Jaguars need a strong NFL Draft to kick-off coach Doug Pederson’s tenure with the franchise. The key to accomplishing that is nailing Day 1.
For Jacksonville, it starts with making the right choice with the first overall pick. The Jaguars then need a few breaks to go their way. Here is Jaguars Wire’s best-case scenario for the franchise on the first day of the 2022 NFL Draft:
General manager Trent Baalke and Pederson have to select Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson or North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu with the first overall pick. Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker is the favorite to be chosen with the No. 1 pick, but there is too much risk involved mainly due to his lack of production.
