John Shipley

Orlando

Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Reporter at Sports Illustrated

Jaguars beat reporter for @JaguarsOnSI. UCF alum. Opinions/tweets are my own. Retweets aren't endorsements.

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BREAKING: Potential Jaguars' Top Pick Reveals Zero Contact With Team

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

The Jacksonville Jaguars are certainly playing coy when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft. And even their potential top picks are noticing it. Speaking to reporters at a pre-draft event in Wisconsin, Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was asked about his exposure to the Jaguars so far. McMillan had a clear and concise answer that matches with exactly how the Jaguars have operated this offseason, per Chicago Sun-Times Jason Lieser. "Man, I don't think anybody talked to Jacksonville.
Another Insider Weighs in on Jaguars' Draft Plans

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

The NFL Draft is fewer than 30 hours away. In just one more day, we will finally have an answer as to what the Jacksonville Jaguars will do in the 2025 NFL Draft and how they plan to set a ton for their new regime. As things stand today, it certainly seems like there is momentum flowing squarely in the direction of Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Several insiders across the NFL have linked the Jaguars to the star running back, and ESPN's Peter Schrager is the latest to do so.
2025 NFL Draft: When and Where the Jaguars Pick

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a big, big weekend in front of them. Mason Graham or Ashton Jeanty? Offensive line or skill positions? Trade up or trade down? This week will mark the first draft for the Jaguars' brand new regime of head coach Liam Coen, general manager James Gladstone and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli. And it is clear the Jaguars want to kick off the draft with a bang. "At the end of the day it's still familiar territory. You're talking football.
Should the Jaguars Be One of Teams Calling Browns, Giants?

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

For weeks, it has seemed like the Travis Hunter pipedream was long dead for the Jacksonville Jaguars. But perhaps it could have some life after all. It certainly appears that days ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants may be willing to move down after all. It would be tough for any team to pass on Colorado's Travis Hunter or Penn State's Abdul Carter, but it certainly seems like it may be in the cards.
BREAKING: Insider Labels Top Prospect Potential Major Draft Trade Target

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

Buckle up. It is almost draft time. The Jacksonville Jaguars have already seen plenty of rumors fly when it comes to the No. 5 pick in tomorrow's 2025 NFL Draft. The Jaguars have gone from being a natural place for Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Mason Graham, to now being the newest trendy landing spot for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. And it is Jeanty who now seems to be the darling of the draft class.
Insider Casts Even More Doubt On Jaguars, Mason Graham

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

For months, it seemed like Mason Graham was the obvious fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 5. Now, though, it sure seems like doubt is starting to creep in from national analysts. The latest of which is Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, who believes the Jaguars are now more likely to pivot to selecting an offensive player instead of a defensive one. "The closer we get to Thursday, the more I think the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to go offense and not defense at No. 5," Breer said.
Final Jaguars Mock Draft: Who Goes No. 5?

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

The 2025 NFL Draft is just one day away. With the Jacksonville Jaguars set to make a potentially franchise-changing pick at No. 5 overall, we make our final official guesses on which way the Jaguars -- and the rest of the league -- may lean on Thursday night. For context, this is what I think the Jaguars will do at No. 5. Not what I would do. With that said, here is our final 2025 mock. No drama here. Titans find their long-term guy -- they hope.
Jacksonville Jaguars Insider Podcast: Final Mock At No. 5

1 day ago | si.com | John Shipley

In today's episode of the Jacksonville Jaguars Insider Podcast, we discuss our final mock draft for the No. 5 pick. For a partial transcript of Liam Coen's comments at the NFL's annual league meetings, view below. Q: On how he feels about the roster after free agency? Coen: “I think at the end of the day what we looked to do was try to continue to raise the floor of the organization. How do we continue to get better? Consistency, good, sound football players that love to play the game.
Jaguars Among Draft's Most Mysterious Teams

2 days ago | si.com | John Shipley

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a true wild card. Jacksonville is set to be in a much different position than any other team this draft cycle -- at least most other teams, that is. The Jaguars are set to be one of the teams that could define the early part of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the Jaguars moving forward with a new regime in general manager James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen and EVP Tony Boselli, the Jaguars are a team with no track record for any other team to try to follow.
Jaguars Could Hold All the Keys to 2025 NFL Draft

2 days ago | si.com | John Shipley

The Jacksonville Jaguars could hold all the keys to the 2025 NFL Draft. That is a real scenario facing the Jaguars and the NFL right now because, frankly, nobody has anything close to a clue about what the Jaguars might do. And for a new regime, that is something that can be used to their advantage as the draft crawls closer and closer. As things stand today, all people have when it comes to the Jaguars' draft plans are speculation and guesses.