New Jaguars GM James Gladstone is implementing a pre-draft strategy he learned from the Rams, opting not to host official top-30 visits for prospects, a tactic also used by Los Angeles. Gladstone, who spent nine years with the Rams, was hired by Jacksonville this offseason after working closely with Rams' GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay in scouting strategy.
The Rams' approach of not sending top talent evaluators to the combine and forgoing visits with prospects is a departure from the norm in the NFL, but Gladstone is bringing this strategy to the Jaguars. While some teams see value in these visits, Gladstone believes in alternative mechanisms to assess player fit beyond traditional touchpoints. His background with the Rams underscores his commitment to adopting successful practices from his previous organization in his new role with Jacksonville.