The Jacksonville Jaguars, with one pick in the fourth round, run the gamut of possibilities with their draft pick in this round, on both sides of the ball.

Notable talent drafted by the Jaguars in this round over the last five years include running back Bhayshul Tuten last year and linebacker Shaq Quarterman in 2020.  

Using comparisons from Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator, we will take a look to see how the fourth-round mock of ESPN, Pro Football Focus (PFF), and The Athletic turn out for the Jaguars.  

Do the Jaguars put the franchise tag on RB Travis Etienne Jr.? If not, and he moves on to another team via free agency, the Jaguars have options for replacements.

Washington led the Razorbacks with 1,070 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. He also showed his receiving skills out of the backfield with 28 catches for 226 yards and a touchdown on his way to earning second-team All-SEC honors.

Strengths: Washington’s physicality and size, at 6-foot-2, 228 pounds, allows him to break tackles and gain extra yards after contact. He has great acceleration and top-end speed, with an explosive style of running.

Weaknesses: Last season, Washington had issues with securing the football throughout his collegiate career, losing multiple fumbles over the past two seasons. Also, with five years of college football under his belt, he is older than his peers.

PFN projected a trade between the Jaguars and Lions at this spot. The Jags got an extra pick in this round and sent their third-round pick (No. 100) to Detroit.

Gulbin is considered the No. 2 center in the FBS, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He earned an overall grade of 82.1, with a pass-blocking grade of 87.2 and a run-blocking grade of 80.3, which was tops in the FBS. As a transfer from Wake Forest, he allowed just one sack in over 900 snaps in 2024 for the Demon Deacons.

Strengths: Gulbin possesses versatility as he can play both guard spots and center. He is an impenetrable wall of humanity in pass blocking. Gulbin has elite upper body strength and power, able to stop opposing defenders in their tracks.

Weaknesses: He could be limited with less than desirable foot speed against quicker defensive tackles. Gulbin needs to refine his technique and not rely solely on raw power, especially against NFL competition. 

In four years of collegiate ball, McClellan registered 133 tackles, 10 sacks and 17 tackles for loss. (Check out more details about McClellan's draft profile from our mock-draft comparison of Round 3.)

In another trade projection, the Jaguars received this pick via trade with the Bears. Rivers was named second-team All-ACC after posting two interceptions, 59 tackles, eight pass breakups, and one forced fumble for the ACC champion Blue Devils.

Taking a step back in 2025, Rivers overall defensive grade dropped from 90 in 2024 to 79.1 last season.

Strengths: Tackles with physicality, despite his size at 5-foot-10. Rivers has elite coverage skills, and he excels at reading the quarterbacks' eyes, forces turnovers, and he can break up passes.

Weaknesses: Rivers aggressive, play making style can sometimes lead to taking risks that could cost his team.

Claiborne has been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine after also playing in the East-West Shrine Game. To read more about Claiborne, check out his draft profile from our mock-draft comparison overview of Round 3 here. 

If Etienne bolts for another team, could Black be his replacement? Black rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, and he averaged 5.5 yards per carry for the national champion Hoosiers. In a win over Maryland, Black rushed for a season-high 110 yards.

Strengths: Great upper body strength courtesy of a 415-pound bench press and can really accelerate at the point of attack. Black has great vision and can hit the running lanes quickly.

Weaknesses: Lacks top end speed and is limited in the passing game. Also, has a history of injuries, based on missed playing time due to a hamstring injury during the 2024 season.

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The scouting combine, coming up at the end of this month, and individual Pro-Day workouts at various schools will be the last time to make a good first impression for the NFL scouts before the draft in Pittsburgh in April.

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