Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ wide receiver room was a point of contention. While many fans were happy with a room that, since last year, added former Falcon Calvin Ridley and lost Marvin Jones Jr. to the Lions, others were skeptical of Ridley’s return after a year-long suspension and pushed for an early WR to ensure an arsenal of weapons for Trevor Lawrence.
When the Jaguars drafted Penn State WR Parker Washington with the 185th overall pick, the general response was positive. After all, he was a highly-touted prospect who received an average late 4th-round grade, with some ranking him as high as the 86th overall player.