JACKSONVILLE – Ethan Waugh discussed many specifics.
But during his first public comments since the 2023 NFL Draft, the Jaguars’ assistant general manager also offered an overview of the team’s ’23 draft class.
“We’re pleased with the guys we have,” Waugh said.
Waugh spoke Friday during 2023 Jaguars Rookie Minicamp, which ended Saturday at TIAA Bank Field. Full video of his media availability discussing his first draft with the organization can be seen here. Among the highlights:
Waugh’s thoughts on Day Three, when the Jaguars selected 10 players in Rounds 4-7. The Jaguars entered the day with those 10 selections, trying unsuccessfully throughout the day to trade up.
Waugh said he was “not really surprised” the Jaguars couldn’t trade.
“Sometimes it’s just more difficult than others,” Waugh said. “You have to take two to tango, right? The old cliché. You have to get the right deal with the right team at the right time and it just unfortunately didn’t work. It’s just kind of part of it.
“You make a lot of calls. The worst thing they can say is, ‘No.’ You just kind of have to keep digging, keep finding another team that’ll listen to you.”
The Jaguars on Day Three nonetheless had what Waugh called a “busy” day, selecting two players in Round 4, two in Round 5, three in Round 6 and three in Round 7.
“The timeframe on those picks is very small,” Waugh said, referencing the five minutes between selections during Rounds 2-6 and the four minutes during Round 7. “So, there’s not a lot of trading. If there is a trade, that’s happening very fast. You’re trying to make sure everybody’s on board with these guys as they come off. Then you’re also kind of tr trying to plan for [collegiate] free agency after the draft to fill out your 90[-player roster] as everything changes.
“It is hectic, but it’s fun. That’s the most active part of draft weekend. Usually, draft days are pretty boring, so a little bit of activity’s fun.”
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