JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tim Tebow is headed to town.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign the former University of Florida star within the next few weeks, reuniting him with his college head coach, Urban Meyer. He’ll be a tight end, though, not a quarterback, which means he’ll be learning a new position six years after he last participated in an NFL practice (the 2015 preseason with the Philadelphia Eagles).
Moving to tight end was something NFL teams wanted Tebow to consider after he failed as an NFL quarterback, but Tebow was adamant about staying behind center. Nine years after he last played in an NFL regular-season game, he’s willing to make the change.
May 5, 2021
If the NFL Draft is truly the lifeblood of professional football that many proclaim it is, then undrafted free agency is far more important than some may realize. Every year we see immensely talented players go undrafted, somehow falling through the cracks; James Robinson was the best example last season, but it happens every year to some extent.
The Jacksonville Jaguars reaped the benefits of finding a diamond in the rough in Robinson in 2020, just as they used the draft s eighth round to find gems throughout the years in Jarrod Wilson, Tre Herndon, Allen Hurns, Doug Costin, and Corey Grant.
The 2021 NFL Draft is, at last, over.
The most important draft class in Jacksonville Jaguars history, the Jaguars brain trust of head coach Urban Meyer and general manager Trent Baalke took it upon themselves to add nine new players to a depleted Jaguars roster.
What does each of the picks mean for 2021? What was the team s reasoning for each pick? We take a look below through all nine new Jaguars, from Trevor Lawrence to Jalen Camp.
Round 1, Pick No. 1: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence
Why they made the pick: Well, this one is easy. The Jaguars had the No. 1 overall pick largely because years of poor decisions and a few bad breaks at the quarterback position made the Jaguars as starved for a franchise quarterback as any team in the NFL. Trevor Lawrence has long been seen as the next great quarterback prospect in scouting circles and his selection as the draft s top pick was more so a case of when and not if. Lawrence has the physical schools, track record of success, and natural
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Now that the 2021 NFL Draft weekend has finished how are the former Syracuse Orange going to fit with their new teams? Andre Cisco heads back to Florida to join the Jacksonville Jaguars where his impact will largely depend on his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered last Fall. According to Andy Staples at The Athletic this is the outlook for Andre right now
If Cisco is ready to play, that could squeeze out Jarrod Wilson, who is in the final season of a three-year deal. Wilson carries $583,000 in dead cap money, so the Jaguars could move on easily if necessary.
The 2021 NFL draft was held April 29 through May 1, and every Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick has been analyzed here.
After last season s virtual draft, Cleveland played host to the festivities this year with a handful of potential draft picks present and socially distanced because of COVID-19.
Here s a pick-by-pick look at how each player Jacksonville has selected will fit.
Round 1, No. 1 overall: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
My take: This was a no-brainer for the Jaguars, who have been searching for a franchise quarterback since Mark Brunell led the team to four consecutive playoff appearances (including two AFC title games) from 1996 to 99. Lawrence is the best QB prospect since Andrew Luck, and he has lost just four games as a starting QB since he began high school. Lawrence steps into a situation with a 1,000-yard rusher (James Robinson), a veteran receiver (Marvin Jones Jr.) and an offensive line that returns all five starters. He s also got an experienced offensive coordi