2024 NFL Draft: Jalyx Hunt Takes Top-30 Visit With Jaguars

The Jaguars are looking at one of this year's most impressive Day 3 prospects.

One of the most intriguing Day 3 options in the 2024 NFL Draft is taking an official top-30 visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston Christian's Jalyx Hunt has been a fast-riser throughout the process, taking visits with the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The Jaguars saw outside linebackers Josh Allen and Travon Walker combine for 27.5 sacks last season, though the Jaguars still finished bottom-10 in sacks due to a lack of edge depth or interior pass-rush.

Could Hunt be a potential option to become that depth? After a standout perforamnce at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, it certainly seems to be on the table.

Hunt, who measured in at 6-foot-4 and 252 pounds with 34 3/8’’ arms, recorded a 4.64 40-yard dash, 37.5-inch vertical jump, and a 10’ 8’’ broad jump.

"Hunt is a small-school edge defender possessing notable athletic traits and the potential to get bigger and stronger," according to NFL.com's Lance Zierlein.

He currently lacks the lower-body anchor and general play strength to go up against NFL opponents, but the team drafting him is likely to view him as a developmental prospect in need of time to build his frame and his game. Hunt's speed is obvious as a pass rusher and in run pursuit, but proving he can survive against a downhill running attack could be the difference between challenging for a rotational role or hoping to become a designated pass rusher."

In two seasons with Houston Christian, Hunt recorded 7.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.