The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have 59 players under contract, leaving room for 21 undrafted free agent signings, the most in the NFL, even with 10 draft picks, the second-most in the league. This suggests a potential strategy of bolstering the roster through a combination of draft picks, undrafted free agents, and possibly veteran free agents post-draft.
Drawing parallels to the Los Angeles Rams' roster reshaping, where successful drafts played a pivotal role, Jaguars GM James Gladstone may aim to accumulate more draft picks to enhance the team's prospects. The Rams' recent success, including two playoff appearances, was fueled by a substantial 24 draft selections over the last two years, showcasing the impact of strategic drafting in rebuilding a competitive team. As Gladstone seeks to replicate this model in Jacksonville, trading down in the draft to acquire additional selections could be a priority to create more opportunities for roster improvement, particularly on Day 2 of the draft where valuable depth exists in this year's draft class.