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.

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The Jaguars traded a lot of draft capital for the opportunity to draft Hunter, however, a prospect of Hunter’s caliber is a rare occurrence.