When the Jaguars entered the 2021 NFL Draft the team had plenty of needs across its roster. One of the most important needs, however, was to address its pass rush. While the team addressed its defensive line during free agency, the focus there was on the run defense.
In the fourth round of the draft the Jaguars finally felt a strong urge to address its pass rush, trading up 10 spots, sending pick No. 130, 170 and 249 to the Los Angeles Rams for No. 121 and 209, in order to select UAB defensive end/outside linebacker Jordan Smith.