Uncover the Jaguars' surprising defensive gems from last year's draft. See who's ready to make an impact and elevate the secondary.
With the 2026 NFL draft right around the corner, Roundtable will be highlighting the Jacksonville Jaguars' best additions from last year's class, on both offense and defense.
In this "Best 3" closer-look are my rankings of Jacksonville's defensive additions from last year's draft.
The rankings are based on Class of 2025 player's on-field production, pick value and projection going forward.
3. S Rayuan Lane III (Sixth Round)
Lane built a reputation during his time at Navy as a special-teams specialist, earning the Special Teams Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors on special teams in 2024.
He started his NFL career in a special-teams role, but after injuries ravaged Jacksonville's secondary, Lane began taking snaps on defense.
In mid-November, in a 27-24 overtime victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Lane recorded his first pass defensed, adding three total tackles.
Following the departure of longtime Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard, Lane's continued development will be crucial to building up Jacksonville's young secondary.
2. CB/S Caleb Ransaw (Third Round)
Ransaw was a standout defensive back at Tulane, earning 2025 third-team All-AAC.
However, after being taken No. 88 overall by Jacksonville in last year's draft, he made the move to safety.
Ransaw suffered a leg injury in training camp, ending his rookie season before it started.
Despite his missed time, Ransaw's versatility and tackling ability paired with his breakneck speed and 40-inch vertical give him the athletic traits to excel at the next level.
1. CB/WR Travis Hunter (First Round)
Hunter remains the most promising player in Jacksonville's draft class.
After trading an additional first-round pick to draft the two-way Heisman winner, Hunter did not live up to the hype, struggling to find his footing on either side of the football.
Prior to being sidelined, Hunter recorded 298 receiving yards and one touchdown on 28 receptions along with 15 tackles and three passes defensed, playing 36 percent of Jacksonville's defensive snaps.
Most recent indications show that Hunter will be seeing a lot more time on defense, which should help him gain continuity within the defensive backfield.
Despite a disappointing rookie campaign, Hunter's natural athleticism and ability in coverage still project him as a big part of the Jaguars' future.
Hunter, alongside Montaric Brown, who signed a three-year, $33 million extension in the offseason, are Jacksonville's top two defensive backs, leading a young core of Jaguars defensive backs that include starters Eric Murray, Jarrian Jones, and Antonio Johnson.
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