Top 3 Jaguars first-round picks in franchise history
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, although they will likely have to make their picks outside of the first round. As fans look forward to the draft, they can take a look back at the players selected in the draft who made the biggest impact.
First up: the first round picks.
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The Jaguars have had their share of first-round hits over the years, but only a few have truly defined the direction of the franchise. There are plenty that stand out, making it difficult to pick just three, but the best of the best will have set themselves apart through their production, longevity, and overall impact on the franchise.
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#1: Tony Boselli
Boselli wasn’t just a successful pick; he was a franchise-defining one. As the Jaguars’ first-ever selection, he set the tone for the organization’s early years and became one of the league’s premier offensive linemen. His strength, speed, and size were a deadly combination, allowing him to dominate pass rushers. His performance in the 1996 playoffs, in which he shut down the Bills' Bruce Smith, the all-time sack leader, stands out, with Boselli holding him to zero sacks and just three tackles, which set the pace for the rest of his career.
His eventual Hall of Fame induction, the first Jaguar to receive the honor, only further cements his place at the top of this list.
#2: Fred Taylor
Drafted in 1998, Taylor became one of the most productive players in Jaguars history. He was consistently one of the Jaguars’ most dependable offensive players. Taylor stood out right away due to a rare combination of size and speed. Year after year, he delivered at a high level, becoming the franchise rushing leader and a member of the 10,000-yard rushing club, and among all-star running backs, he has one of the highest yards per carry. It's only because he played in such a small market that he continues to be snubbed for Hall of Fame consideration.
His combination of longevity and production secures his place among the best first-round picks in team history.
#3: Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence may not yet have the longevity of Boselli and Taylor, but his importance to the Jaguars is already clear. As a generational prospect coming out of college, Lawrence arrived with expectations of transforming the franchise, and has provided Jacksonville with something it had long been searching for: stability at quarterback. Not since Mark Brunell have the Jaguars had a reliable leader at this position.
Since being drafted in 2021, Lawrence has reshaped the direction of the team. He has a strong arm, can read defenses like Peyton, and proved to be a true dual threat, capable of running the ball and remaining a threat outside the pocket.
Together, Boselli, Taylor, and Lawrence represent three different eras of Jaguars football, each defining the franchise in their own way.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Ranking Jaguars best first-round selections in franchise history