The Jacksonville Jaguars had their sights set on two key prospects during Day 2 of the NFL Draft, namely RJ Harvey, a running back from UCF, and Ashton Gillotte, a pass rusher from Louisville. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, both players were selected before their turn in the third round, prompting them to trade down from the 70th pick with the Detroit Lions. General Manager James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen, and EVP Tony Boselli debated whether to pursue Harvey or Gillotte but ultimately opted to stick to their original plan.

While Coen pushed for a trade up to secure Harvey, the team chose patience, with Gladstone's comment encapsulating their approach: "We’ve got to roll the dice at some point." Ultimately, Harvey was taken by Denver at 60, ten picks ahead of their selection, and Gillotte followed shortly after at 66 to Kansas City. After these developments, the Jaguars shifted their focus to other prospects and successfully landed Bhayshul Tuten and Wyatt Milum as part of their draft strategy.