The Jacksonville Jaguars head into the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick after last year’s Travis Hunter trade, but that doesn’t mean they’re short on capital.
Jacksonville has 11 draft picks heading into the weekend, including three third-round picks, thanks to a smart draft-day trade they made last offseason.
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With the Detroit Lions targeting wide receiver Isaac Teslaa in the third round, the Jaguars moved back 30 spots and acquired a pair of future draft picks in return.
With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, let’s revisit the 2025 trade and see how things are going after a year.
Original terms for 2025 NFL Draft trade between Jaguars and Lions
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Detroit Lions receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 72 overall), 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 182 overall), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 205 overall)
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Jacksonville Jaguars receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 102 overall), 2026 third-round pick (No. 81 overall), 2026 third-round pick (No. 100 overall)
Who did the Jaguars take with their picks from the Isaac TeSlaa trade?
Jacksonville moved up after acquiring the 102nd pick. They moved up 13 spots to take guard Wyatt Milum, sending a fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings, while also receiving a seventh-round pick in the deal.
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In the 2026 NFL Draft, they have the 81st and 100th overall picks. We will update when they are used.
How did Wyatt Milum perform with the Jaguars in 2025?
Milum was primarily called up in a reserve role as a rookie after dealing with injuries to start the year. He played in 10 games and saw just 96 offensive snaps, which sometimes came in giant packages with an extra offensive lineman.
It is scheduled to return to reserve status in 2026.
Who did the Detroit Lions take with the picks in the Isaac TeSlaa trade?
The Lions traded up for Isaac TeSlaa, taking him with the 72nd pick. They then used the 182nd pick in a subsequent trade, moving up 11 spots to the New England Patriots to take guard Miles Frazier. Detroit gave back an extra seventh-round pick in that second trade.
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They also have the 213th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. We will update when the pick is used.
How did Isaac TeSlaa perform in his rookie season?
TeSlaa ended up being Detroit’s No. 4 receiver as a rookie behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond. He had a pair of standout catches, finishing the year with 16 catches for 239 yards and six touchdowns.
Red zone and deep threat capabilities were key to Detroit selecting him 72nd overall, and both were seen in flashes during TeSlaa’s rookie year. He is now scheduled to be the third receiver in 2026.
How did the Jaguars fare in their 2025 NFL Draft trade?
While we haven’t seen a big impact from Milum yet, from a value perspective, the Jaguars knocked it out of the park.
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In exchange, they received two additional third-round picks, which will be crucial for them this weekend as they have plenty of ammunition to advance in the draft.
For a draft day deal, without grading the actual draft picks yet, this one looks pretty good from Jacksonville’s perspective, setting them up well in the 2026 NFL Draft.