Gene Frenette: Jaguars' 2024 rebound starts with avoiding misfires near top of NFL Draft

For the first time in franchise history, the Jacksonville Jaguars are drafting in the middle portion (slots 14-18) of the first round. This year, the No. 17 position offers the Jaguars a wide assortment of options because some highly-valued prospects will likely be available at positions of greatest need (cornerback, receiver, D-line). For Jacksonville, it's lining up to be the most critical and fascinating draft in recent memory. The marching orders for general manager Trent Baalke and his front-office team are quite simple: Don't screw this up.