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2024 NFL Draft: The Jaguars select WR Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd pick after trading down

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars selected wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. out of LSU with the 23rd Pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

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The Jags were originally slated to have the 17th Pick but traded down with Minnesota who picked linebacker Dallas Turner out of Alabama.

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In a class dominated by high-profile quarterback picks in the early portion of the draft, the Jaguars decided on a pass-catching option.

The Jaguars will pick up where they left off on Friday and into the weekend. They will have the following remaining picks in this year’s draft barring any trades to move up, down, or for other future considerations:

  • Round 2, Pick 48
  • Round 3, Pick 96
  • Round 4, Pick 114
  • Round 4, Pick 116
  • Round 5, Pick 153
  • Round 6, Pick 212
  • Round 7, Pick 236

Action Sports Jax has crews LIVE at TIAA Bank Field and throughout the city during the three days of the NFL Draft to cover every angle of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ picks.

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