Jaguars Give Up on Defense for Trevor Lawrence Amid Reports Liam Coen Wants to Draft Travis Hunter

​In the high-stakes world of the NFL Draft, few teams are making waves like the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the 2025 Draft imminent, the Jaguars are reportedly shifting their focus from bolstering their defense to enhancing their offensive arsenal, aiming to provide quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the tools he needs to lead the team to success. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah tossed Ashton Jeanty’s name into the Jaguars’ war room like a smoke bomb at a crazx showdown. And just like that, Jacksonville’s draft strategy went full Oblivion—swapping defense for a turbo-charged offense to protect their golden boy, Lawrence. Because why build a wall when you can unleash a human highlight reel?

Let’s talk numbers. Jeanty isn’t just a running back; he’s

the running back. In 2024, the Boise State phenom bulldozed FBS records with 2,601 rush yards, 29 touchdowns, and a bonkers 1,970 yards after contact—basically the NFL equivalent of All Might’s Detroit Smash. “I’m still in the backyard with my friends, playing ‘no one can touch me,’” Jeanty smirked. Swapping that spot from Mock Draft 3.0’s edge rusher pick underscores a deliberate shift: fortify an offense that ranked 25th in total yardage and 26th in scoring in 2024

Jeanty isn’t just another back—he’s a perennial 100-yard threat whose 2024 résumé reads like an instruction manual for sustained success:

• 14 games of 100+ rushing yards—only player ever to hit that mark in a single season.

• Forced 164 missed tackles, shattering the FBS record and proving he thrives in traffic.

Contrast that with Jacksonville’s 2024 ground attack:

• 2,254 total rushing yards on 414 attempts (4.2 YPC, 14th in NFL) NFL.com.

• Only two 100-yard games all year.

• Third-down conversion rate of 43% (97/225), where sustained drives often stalled.

Jeanty’s unparalleled contact balance and downhill power would immediately boost time-of-possession, shorten games, and set up play-action for Trevor Lawrence. Imagine Jags drives flipping third-and-2 into first downs at 65%+ clip (rookie backs with 7.0 YPC typically exceed that), rather than punting. And in the red zone—where Jacksonville scored touchdowns on only 48% of carries—Jeanty’s inside power would turn goal-line stands into pay-dirt celebrations.

With 164 forced missed tackles (another record), he’s less RB1 and more ‘natural disaster.’ Either him or Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, (REC. 84 ; YDS. 1,319 ; TD. 8,)  but here’s the kicker: Jacksonville’s eyeing him at No. 5 to pair with Travis Etienne, Imagine Trevor Lawrence handing off to Jeanty, “Those 11 dudes on defense? They’re playing football,” Jeanty grinned. “I’m playing keep away.”

Travis Hunter: A two-way star to help Lawrence AND defence?

Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport dropped a nuke: Jacksonville‘s also flirting with the idea of trading up to No. 2 for Colorado’s Travis Hunter, a two-way freak who moonlights as WR and CB. Think Bleach’s Ichigo wielding both Quincy and Hollow powers. In 2024, Hunter racked 1,258 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions—stats so absurd they belong in Dragon Ball Z. “If I have to choose one position, I’ll quit,” Hunter warned, echoing Deku refusing to pick a Quirk.

Offensive explosiveness: With Hunter working the boundary and Jeanty grinding between the tackles, Lawrence would benefit from a one-two punch that keeps defenses honest—mirroring how top offenses mix a 1,000-yard back and a 1,000-yard receiver to generate 25% more chunk plays.

But snagging Hunter means coughing up draft capital, Cleveland’s clinging to No. 2 tighter than Dwight to a beet farm, but Jaguars GM Trent Baalke’s got a crazy-level plan: offer picks, players, and maybe a lifetime supply of Publix subs. Pair Hunter with Brian Thomas Jr., and suddenly Jacksonville’s offense isn’t just scary—it’s apocalyptic.

Blending Jeanty’s game-man mentality with Hunter’s two-way versatility sets Jacksonville up for clear leaps in 2025:

• Time of possession could climb from 29:45 to north of 32 minutes per game, limiting wear on the defense.

• Third-down efficiency could increase by 8–10 percentage points, translating to 1.5 extra first downs per game and 0.7 more points scored.

• Opposing passer rating in the nickel package could drop from 107.5 to below 95, based on Hunter-grade coverage metrics.

That’s the blueprint for turning a middling 8–9 squad into a playoff contender. If the Jags execute this dual-weapon strategy, 2025 could be the year Jacksonville’s offense finally lives up to its talent. Lawrence ain’t sulking. After a 2024 season where he got sacked more times than SpongeBob’s Bubble Bass orders pickles, the Jags are going full Avengers: Endgame.

Draft Jeanty? That’s Iron Man suiting up. Trade for Hunter? That’s Thor storming in with Stormbreaker. Add playcaller Liam Coen’s West Wing-level scheming? ‘We’re not just building an offense,’ Coen might say. ‘We’re crafting a symphony.’ So, Jaguars fans, grab your popcorn. This ain’t rebuild mode—it’s dynasty mode. And as Jeanty would say, ‘I did this for you, man.’