JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The excitement for the Jaguars draft pick was brewing on Thursday ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars held the 5th overall pick, but instead of staying put at No. 5, Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone sent that pick to the Cleveland Browns and selected Heisman winner and Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter.
It was a move that the fans were anticipating...who would become the newest member to sport the teal and gold colors.
Management at the Sneakers Grille in Jacksonville Beach expected a full crowd as fans trickled in hours before the draft. And they weren’t wrong.
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The bar was packed with fans whose excitement was through the roof after the announcement.
“What I’m hoping for this time is that they get it right,” one fan said.
Fans went crazy when the team announced they were going to trade down.
“Duvalllllssss” filled the sports bar after the announcement.
“Listen, we have a versatile player. I’m happy right now. I’m lit,” an eager fan said.
“I said Travis Hunter! It’s done. We gone. Number one baby!” another fan said.
Fans also headed to the Lemon Bar & Seahorse Oceanfront Inn in Neptune Beach for the annual draft watch party.
News4JAX met with lifetime fan and season ticket holder Sally and her husband.
“My husband goes to everything, including the away games,” she said. “When we first started out, we went to a lot. We’ve been all over.”
She wasn’t too particular about any draft picks but said she would be satisfied with someone good.
Another fan who was loaded with Jags drip said the Hunter pick was the best draft pick in franchise history.
“Probably the best player the Jaguars have possibly ever drafted,” he told News4JAX.
“Fans have not given up on you. Don’t give up on us,” another fan said. “Let’s have a great season.”
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