The Jacksonville Jaguars will pick No. 1 for a second-consecutive year as NFL Draft day has finally arrived. Keep up with all the news and rumours ahead of the first pick with TSN.ca's NFL Draft Blog. Watch the first round of the NFL Draft LIVE at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT LIVE on TSN3, and TSN Direct.

The latest on Daniel Jones

The New York Giants are not picking up the fifth-year option on quarterback Daniel Jones.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, this could be bad or good news for the Giants pivot.

"On its surface it seems like bad news, he now heads into a contract year for the New York Giants. But the reality is if Daniel Jones has the kind of season that he wants and the Giants want, he can cash in big time. He's likely looking at the franchise tag which is about $10 million more than the fifth-year option could be. So it sounds like bad news, if he plays well it could end up being great news," Rapoport said Thursday on NFL Draft kickoff.

 

Hall a potential fit in Buffalo?

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Buffalo Bills are the most likely team to use a first-round pick on a running back with Iowa State's Breece Hall being the fit that makes the most sense.

"Breece Hall seems to be the consensus No. 1 running back and if there was someone who has a chance to go in Round 1, Breece Hall would be it. There's a lot of different flavours of running backs, they all seem to be a little bit different. Depends on what some of these guys want. But the team to me to look out for here would be the Buffalo Bills. It really only makes sense to take a running back this early if it is the final piece of something. They are there, this would be the potential final piece to a really, really good team," Rapoport said.

Jameson Williams stock rising

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams' stock continues to rise ahead of Thursday nights' draft. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer believes he will be selected in the early-to-middle part of the first round and that team's may move up in order to draft the speedy receiver.

"I think his range is from the seventh pick to the 15th pick," said Breer in his draft day notes. "I’ve heard him connected to the Giants (7), Jets (10), Vikings (12) and Eagles (15) specifically, and there certainly could be others in the mix to position themselves to take him. And he could be the guy some team winds up making a move up for."

Williams is recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in the National Championship game against Georgia. Williams caught 79 passes for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns in his junior year with Alabama.

Eagles, Ravens looking to move up?

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens are two teams that could be looking to move up in tonight's draft.

The Eagles in particular could reportedly be looking to move up if edge rusher Kavon Thibodeaux slips to the 8th or 9th pick. Philadelphia may also want to move up for a cornerback.

Jets still looking into 49ers WR Samuel

The New York Jets are still looking to make a splash early in the draft, as ESPN's Rich Cimini reports that the team is still looking at acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers. Cimini adds that it's possible both teams are waiting to see what players are available at the Jets' No. 10 overall pipck, before pulling the trigger on a deal.

Samuel, 26, requested a trade out of San Francisco last week. He recorded 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games last season. His 18.2 yards per reception led the NFL. Samuel added another 365 yards and eight TDs on the ground. He was named an All-Pro for the first time in his career.

Texans exploring trade for second top-10 pick

The Houston Texans have the 3rd overall pick and are exploring trade options for a second top-10 pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Texans would move the No. 13 overall pick (acquired from the Cleveland Browns in the Deshaun Watson trade) in order to move up.

Jaguars seemingly undecided on who to take first overall

According to NFL on Fox broadcaster Sara Walsh, the Jaguars are still undecided on who to take with the No. 1 overall pick. Walsh, who spoke to head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday afternoon, was told that the franchise had yet to make a decision on who would be taken first overall. 

According to Walsh, no player camp has been tipped off that they would be selected No. 1 and of Thursday morning. 

There is also the possibility that the Jaguars trade out of the No. 1 slot, as Baalke said at his press conference earlier this week that the team was open to moving down. However, no teams have called about moving up.

"We let people know we were open to discussions. You always are. You never say never," Baalke said. "Maybe last year when you're sitting with the first pick and the quarterback's there that you're going to take, that's not negotiable, but most of the time, that is negotiable so we're willing to listen. But to answer your question, no, nobody's called directly."

Who will the Jaguars take at No. 1?

The Jacksonville Jaguars will select No. 1 overall for the second-straight year. With 2021 No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence at quarterback, the Jaguars are heavily rumoured to be selecting either Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson or Georgia defensive end Travon Walker.

If the Jags don't select a QB with the first pick, it will be the fifth time in the past 16 drafts that a quarterback does not go first overall. Myles Garrett to the Browns in 2017, Jadaveon Clowney to the Texans in 2014, Eric Fisher to the Chiefs in 2013, and Jake Long to the Dolphins in 2008 are the other four.

Chiefs moving up?

According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, there has been lots of speculation that the Kansas City Chiefs have been making calls in an attempt to move up in the first round. Breer believes the Chiefs could be looking for a wide receiver, pass rusher, or a cornerback. 

The Chiefs currently have two first round picks, their own at No. 30 and No. 29, which was acquired from the Miami Dolphins as part of the Tyreek Hill trade.

Breer mentions that the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and New Orleans Saints, who have picks 14, 15, and 16, respectively, are potential suitors for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. 

Draft Notes

Heading into tonight's draft, the Jaguars and Chiefs each have 12 picks, the most in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins have the least with just four picks.

The New York Jets will be busy in the first two round, as they own the No. 4, 10, 35, and 38 picks.

Neither the Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams have a pick in the top 100. Miami doesn't pick until No. 102, while the defending Super Bowl champion Rams don't pick until No. 104.