Urban Meyer admitted that the Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to pick Trevor Lawrence.

Lawrence has long been considered the clear cut No. 1 prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft.

"I'd have to say that's the direction we're going," Meyer told Peter King. "I'll leave that up to the owner when we make that decision official. But I'm certainly not stepping out of line that that's certainly the direction we're headed."

The Jaguars gave Gardner Minshew the chance to prove he could be the long-term starter last season, but he struggled after a good start in the first two weeks, hid a thumb injury from the staff and lost his job to rookie Jake Luton and eventually veteran Mike Glennon.

Trevor Lawrence, the assumed No. 1 pick, is declining the chance to attend the NFL Draft in Cleveland and is instead choosing to watch it at Clemson with a few family members and friends, according to sources.

Lawrence, who finished second in voting for the 2020 Heisman Trophy, underwent surgery in February to repair damage to the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder.

The quarterback is expected to be ready for training camp.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million deal with Marvin Jones, according to a source.

The agreement pays Jones $9.2 million fully guaranteed.

Jones, 31, had 76 catches for 978 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2020.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to sign Shaquil Griffin to a three-year, $44.5 million deal with $29 million in guaranteed money.

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly made a strong push to re-sign Griffin.

Griffin was a third round pick out of UCF in 2017 and was a ProBowler in 2019.

Carlos Hyde is leaving the Seattle Seahawks to join the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The running back has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the rebuilding Jaguars.

Trevor Lawrence has the fourth highest pre-draft grade Mel Kiper Jr. has given to a quarterback since 1979.

"Lawrence is the clear top prospect in this class," writes Kiper. "He's going No. 1 to the Jaguars and will get a chance to lead the turnaround of that franchise alongside coach Urban Meyer. He has everything NFL teams want in a starting quarterback, from size to arm talent to the ability to process reads and make the right throw. Lawrence finished his Clemson career with 108 total touchdowns (18 rushing) and just 17 interceptions across three seasons."

Mel Kiper Jr. Pre-Draft QB Grade Top-10
1. John Elway, Stanford
2. Andrew Luck, Stanford
3. Peyton Manning, Tennessee
4. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
5. Jim Kelly, Miami
6. Andre Ware, Houston
7. Drew Bledsoe, Washington State
8. Ryan Leaf, Washington State
9. Troy Aikman, UCLA
10. Josh Allen, Wyoming