They pushed their chips to the middle, making moves to bolster their defense as they try to go on a run towards the postseason. General manager James Gladstone dealt portions of Jacksonville’s future in return for players who can help them in the now.
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The team traded five picks total, leaving their draft chest less than full capacity over the next several years. This isn’t the first time Gladstone has traded assets away, landing Travis Hunter in a deal that sent two first round picks, a second and a fourth to the Cleveland Browns.
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 11, 2026; Tottenham, ENG; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) fumbles as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) pursues during the first quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Jordan Davis #90 and Nolan Smith Jr. #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackle Rachaad White #1 of the Washington Commanders in the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Sep 13, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 11: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) takes a moment in the endzone before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 09: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is sacked by Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) and linebacker Josh Sweat (19) celebrate during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 28: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a tackle against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 21, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 10: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball against Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 20: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Chris Rodriguez Jr. #36 of the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – AUGUST 27: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 28: (L-R) Jordan Davis poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected 13th by the Philadelphia Eagles during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Jan 15, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) speaks at the Georgia Bulldogs National Championship Celebration at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 30, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) runs out of the tunnel prior to the game against the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Aug 31, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Sep 11, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) celebrates after making a tackle against the UAB Blazers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via USA TODAY NETWORK
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Meet Jordan Davis, former Georgia DL now with Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov 27, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Jaguars were happy with their return then as they are now with their newly acquired players. It worked out well for them as Hunter has blossomed in his second season in the NFL.
Will they get similar results from Bates, Davis and Godchaux? Time will tell.
What draft picks do the Jaguars have in 2027, 2028, 2029?
Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone watches practice during the Jacksonville Jaguars seventh day of NFL Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday August 6, 2026. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
As it stands, after the deals to acquire Bates, Godchaux and Davis, the Jaguars have four draft picks in the 2027 NFL Draft.They currently have five picks in the 2028 draft and have six in 2029.
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That’s not including any compensatory draft picks they will receive, though they are projected to have several of those in 2027.
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