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Jaguars Pick Joeckel

Jacksonville Jaguars

With the second overall selection in the 2013 NFL draft, theJacksonville Jaguars selectedTexas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel.

Owner Shad Khan, Head Coach Gus Bradley and General Manager Dave Caldwell spoke to a large group of fans attending the annual draft party at Everbank Field shortly after the pick. 

They told the crowd they will love the way Joeckel plays.

Bradley says Joeckel was the top player on their board so he's delighted with the selection.

Credit Kevin Meerschaert
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, General Manager Dave Caldwell and Head Coach Gus Bradley address a crowd of fans at Everbank Field just after selecting Luke Joeckel in the NFL draft.

 Despite rumors the Jaguars might trade down to get more draft picks, GM David Caldwell says there were only a few inquiries.

The second and third rounds of the NFL draft will be held Friday night, with rounds four through seven on Saturday.

Joeckel started all 39 games of his college career at Texas A&M.

Kevin Meerschaert has left WJCT for new pursuits. He was the producer of First Coast Connect until October of 2018.