Draft Rumor: Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell Called GM Bob Quinn

Jaguars could be interested in making a trade with Detroit Lions

Something worth monitoring tonight is which teams are willing to make a trade offer to the Lions.

Up until this point, the teams that have been rumored to be interested in trading up for the No. 3 overall pick have included the Giants, Dolphins, Chargers and Falcons. 

Another team may have just entered the mix, too. 

Per reports, the Jacksonville Jaguars may be interested in making a deal for the No. 3 pick.  

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted Thursday, "Here’s something worth monitoring tonight: Jaguars’ GM Dave Caldwell just called Lions’ GM Bob Quinn about this evening’s picks, per source."

Here’s something worth monitoring tonight: Jaguars’ GM Dave Caldwell just called Lions’ GM Bob Quinn about this evening’s picks, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2020

For months now, the Jaguars have been dealing with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue -- a disgruntled member of the roster -- wanting to move on from Jacksonville. 

Ngakoue has gone as far as engaging in a Twitter debate with Jaguars co-owner Tony Khan.

So, the franchise may be motivated to make a deal involving him during the first round.  

Ngakoue has secured 37.5 sacks and 14 forced fumbles in his first four seasons in the NFL.

In 2019, Ngakoue recorded eight sacks, 15 quarterback hits and four forced fumbles in 15 games. 

One drawback may be the contract demands made by Ngakoue, who clearly wants to become one of the highest-paid defensive ends in the NFL. 

Playing out this report the Jaguars are interested in No. 3. If the offer is 9 and 20, that squares up on the outdated Jimmy Johnson draft chart. But is nine outside the top tier of talent. Maybe and it's a real risk. Quinn said he'd need to win trade value 2x, in that scenario.

— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) April 23, 2020

Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft Picks

Third round: Pick three (No. 67 overall)

Third round: Pick 21 (No. 85 overall from Eagles)

Fourth round: Pick three (No. 109 overall)

Fifth round: Pick three (No. 149 overall)

Fifth round: Pick 20 (No. 166 overall from Eagles)

Sixth round: Pick three (No. 182 overall)

Seventh round: Pick 21 (No. 235 overall from Eagles via Patriots)