Stats, facts and fit: New Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Despite moving back six spots by trading with Minnesota in the first round, Jacksonville secured its prospect of choice to open the 2024 NFL draft, selecting LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. at No. 23 overall on Thursday night. The Jaguars netted three picks by sliding down the order, No. 167 in the fifth round and third and fourth-round slots in 2025, and still managed to add a much-needed playmaker for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, despite 16 offensive prospects being plucked before Jacksonville went on the clock. “He was going to be the pick at 17,” Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke...