Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Top takeaways from each rookie’s media call

Welcome to Duval, rookies! Here are all the best quotes from media calls with the Jaguars’ 2024 draft picks.

Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft has been completed with the Jacksonville Jaguars walking away with LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

Just as they have in past years, the Jaguars will be streaming Day 1 and 2 media calls with the new additions on YouTube.

This article will be updated as more picks are made and media calls are streamed.

Day one full media call:

• Brian Thomas Jr

In his post-draft media availability, Thomas Jr expressed his prior excitement in potentially being drafted by the team. He stated that he was first aware that he was on the team’s radar after his top 30 draft visit.

“I knew that it was a chance when I went on my Top 30 visit, I was pretty confident after I left. I knew that there was a chance that I could get selected by the Jaguars, but I didn’t know for sure that they were going to pick me or not.”

Thomas acknowledged that he didn’t know to much about Doug Pederson and his staff before the pre-draft process. However, after meeting the staff, he had great interactions with everyone.

“I didn’t really know too much about him before all of this stuff or whatever. Ever since I met him, good vibes between me and him. Just happy to be a part of the organization, they got a great organization. Hopefully come out this season and have a great season this year.”

Thomas also stated that he grew up watching and modeling his game after former Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones, who had a similar body type.

“Growing up, my favorite wide receiver would have to be Julio Jones, just growing up and watching him do the things that he can do. I was kind of bigger, so I was trying to model my game after somebody who had my body type. I would say Julio Jones, he was my favorite player, or one of my favorite players; my favorite wide receiver growing up.”

Day two full media call(s):

• TBD