NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, and a new team has emerged as a co-favorite to land Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. In a recent appearance on NFL Live, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars are a “sleeper” to select Jeanty.

The 2025 NFL draft will take place over three days from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26. This year's draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at Lambeau Field and the Titletown area around the Green Bay Packers ' home stadium. Here's when the 2025 NFL draft starts on each day of the event. All times Eastern:

The Jaguars use their second pick in round five to beef up the trenches. Jackson Slater is a high-character, scheme-versatile guard. He might not project as a day-one starter, but Slater provides quality depth and developmental upside. His intelligence, toughness, and athleticism make him a great backup with starter potential.