Jaguars general manager James Gladstone was busy on Monday, and he is going all-in. Jacksonville traded for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN.
Davis, the 13th overall pick in 2022, has 193 total tackles and 9.5 sacks in his five-year career. The Georgia Bulldogs standout won the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the nation’s top defensive player, in 2021. Davis added 32 tackles and two sacks in his senior year at Georgia before being drafted by Philadelphia.
The 26-year-old stands at 6-foot-6 and 336 pounds and is one of the largest defensive linemen in the league. Davis has used his immense size and athletic ability to become a powerhouse in the trenches for Philadelphia over the years.
He signed a three-year, $78 million extension in March, but will now head south to Jacksonville.
The move marks the third deal for Jacksonville on Monday, and came just two hours after it traded for former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Godchaux, a 10-year veteran, will provide depth up front, as the Jaguars had circled the defensive line and secondary as their two areas to bolster ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Now, with Davis, Godchaux and safety Jessie Bates III added to the roster, Jacksonville did just that.
The Jaguars have dealt five draft picks on Monday in return for the defensive cornerstones. The Davis deal headlines the trio, though, as he is the youngest player and will be expected to make the largest splash upon arrival.
