2020 NFL Draft: Unpacking the Jaguars' Historic Failures
2020 NFL Draft: The Jaguars’ Historic Mistakes
Every team has its good draft classes and its bad ones. While some teams discover hidden gems in mid-rounds, others completely miss the mark. With the 2020 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars exemplified the latter, presenting the worst draft class in NFL history when not a single good player emerged from their twelve picks.
Key Picks That Went Wrong
- 1st round, No. 9 overall: CB C.J. Henderson - Lasted only one season before being traded.
- 1st round, No. 20 overall: DE K’Lavon Chaisson - Totaled only five sacks in four seasons and is currently without a team.
- 2nd round, No 42 overall: WR Laviska Shenault Jr - Showed minor promise but was traded after inconsistent performances.
- 3rd round, No. 73: DT DaVon Hamilton - Considered not good enough to start long-term.
- 5th round, No. 157: S Daniel Thomas - A special teams player who hasn’t made a significant contribution since 2021.
A Monumental Achievement in Failing
Ultimately, the Jaguars failed to secure a single starter from their draft class. This historic draft debacle stands as a testament to hours of poor evaluation and decision-making. Ironically, the Carolina Panthers, with only seven picks, secured three starters, highlighting the stark contrast in drafting successes. As this chapter closes, Jaguars fans can only hope that their management learns from this and paves a better path in future drafts.
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