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Jaguars Fans Party On Draft Night

WJCT News | By Kevin Meerschaert

Published April 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM EDT

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Fans line up waiting to enter Everbank Field for the annual draft party.

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Fans were able to test their skills in throwing passes and kicking field goals.

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Fans were able to check out available seats for season ticket buyers.

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Fun for kids included a rock climbing wall.

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The new uniforms were available for purchase. These feature linebacker Paul Posluszny's 51.

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It's not really Justin Blackmon.

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General Manager compared draft pick Luke Joeckel to former Jaguar offensive lineman Tony Boselli.

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Fans having fun with good food and drink

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Former Jaguar Ed Thomas signs autographs

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Former Jaguar Chris Luzar signing an autograph

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The big crowd awaiting the beginning of the 2013 NFL draft.

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JaxDeville (with his new uniform) poses for pictures with young fans

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Fans lined up to buy caps and shirts with the new logo

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Quarterback Blaine Gabbert signs an autograph

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Owner Shad Khan talks to fans after the selection of Luke Joeckel. GM Dave Caldwell and Head Coach Gus Bradley look on

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Thousands of Jacksonville Jaguars fans packed into EverBank Field Thursday night for the 19th annual Bud Light Draft Day Party.

Fans were able to meet and get autographs from former and current Jaguars players, purchase merchandise featuring the new logo and uniforms and stalk out potential season ticket locations.

Fans cheered wildly when the selection of Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel was announced as the Jaguars first round pick.

Joeckel was the 2012 winner of the Outland Trophy, which goes to the top college offensive lineman in the country.