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Which future roster needs should the Jaguars address in the 2026 NFL Draft?

As much as everyone likes to harp on drafting the best available players, every team prioritizes positions of need on its board. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a good bet to add pass rush depth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, linebacker competition to compensate for Devin Lloyd’s departure, and big-bodied skill players to diversify Liam […]

Jaguars history: A look at Jacksonville’s 2026 draft pick numbers

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow! For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars will not have a first-round pick. The Jags have 11 picks (for now) this year. Let’s take a look at the players most recently drafted by the team in those draft slots. Round 2, Pick 56: DT Larry Smith […]

Would Travis Hunter be the 1st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Here’s a hypothetical. What if the Jacksonville Jaguars never drafted Travis Hunter at second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft — because they never got the opportunity to? Let’s say, hypothetically, that the two-way phenom decided to take a gap year after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy and before entering the league. Let’s also assume […]

Big Cat Country’s Final Big Board: Top 200 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class

The final week of the pre-draft process is always a grind, but after months of grinding the tape, the board is officially set. With the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off this Friday, I’ve finally locked in my rankings. This year, the evaluation process was more extensive than ever—I’ve personally watched at least one full game […]

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Jaguars pick up fifth-year option on OT Anton Harrison

At the NFL’s annual league meeting in Phoenix in late March, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said the franchise will exercise the fifth-year contract option on offensive tackle Anton Harrison, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. A few days before the 2026 NFL Draft, and well before the league’s May 1 deadline […]

The Jaguars May Be the NFL’s UDFA Kings Again in 2026

With Thursday night kicking off the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars are currently expected to add somewhere between 15 and 18 undrafted free agents (UDFAs) following this weekend’s action in Pittsburgh, per OverTheCap. Of course, this figure depends on post-draft veteran signings, potential draft day trades, and unforeseen offseason cuts shaping the 2026 roster. […]

What Does Ruke Orhorhoro Trade Mean For Jaguars?

Friday afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to trade defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. ESPN first reported on the news of the player-for-player trade that saw the two teams swap DTs who had fallen out of favor with their respective new front offices. While trade details have yet […]

Jaguars trade DT Maason Smith to Falcons for DT Ruke Orhorhoro

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first trade of the 2026 offseason is officially in the books! The Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons have exchanged third-year defensive tackles. Ruke Orhorhoro (Oh-row-row-row), the 35th overall pick in 2024, is now headed to Duval. Maason Smith, the 48th pick in the same draft class, is en route to the ATL. Over […]

Three bold Jaguars predictions for the draft

The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and the rumor mill is in full swing. With James Gladstone and his front office team readying the war room, here are three bold moves the Jacksonville Jaguars could make next weekend: Splash trade for an impact player on defense When it comes to the NFL […]

Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft Targets: Linebackers

With the defensive tackle group already in the books, the next stop in this series shifts to another position that could very much be in play when the Jaguars are on the clock at 56 overall: linebacker. The need here is pretty straightforward. With the departure of Devin Lloyd in free agency, Jacksonville loses a […]

Jaguars Legend Paul Posluszny to Announce Day Two Pick

We are officially less than one week away from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh! While franchise history is being made on Thursday with the team not having a first-round pick for the first time, sights are set on Friday night, and who better to announce a Day Two pick for the team than Jags […]

Jacksonville Draft Targets: Cornerbacks Who Make Sense

The Jacksonville Jaguars may not say cornerback is a pressing need heading into April, but actions — and injuries — tend to speak louder than pre-draft messaging. With Travis Hunter working his way back from late-season LCL surgery and Jourdan Lewis returning from foot surgery, the Jaguars could suddenly find themselves in a familiar but uncomfortable spot: […]

Reacts Survey Results: Travon Walker contract was well-received

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans if they would have offered defensive end Travon Walker more or less than the $27.5 annual salary he signed for. It was a close call, but over half of the respondents said they would’ve offered him less. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Walker has the 36th-lowest odds to win […]

How Tony Boselli helps shape the Jaguars’ culture in pre-draft meetings

As the Jacksonville Jaguars’ executive vice president of football operations, Tony Boselli wears many hats. The Hall of Fame player is now responsible for overseeing player engagement, football technology, football travel and logistics, equipment, sports performance, team security, and football communications, according to the team’s announcement of his hire last February. One of his additional […]

Adjust Your Mock Drafts: Gladstone Hints at Draft Philosophy

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen met with assembled media on Thursday ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, which kicks off April 23rd in Pittsburgh. Early in the availability, Gladstone, as he often does, offered a comment worth noting. When asked whether the team was operating from a position of […]

Tweets of the Week: Jaguars’ equipment staff named New Era’s AFC Equipment Staff of the Year and more

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter from the past two-ish weeks. The Jaguars’ equipment staff was named New Era’s AFC Equipment Staff of the Year: The Pat McAfee Show discussed Travon Walker’s contract extension: Josh Hines-Allen commented on Walker’s extension: The NFL highlighted 44’s […]

James Gladstone provides update on Travis Hunter’s recovery timeline

At the Jacksonville Jaguars’ annual pre-draft media luncheon on Thursday, general manager James Gladstone provided some clarity on Travis Hunter’s recovery timeline. “He’ll be, for all intents and purposes, a limited participant through the offseason program with eyes on return to play at full tick in training camp.” Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick of […]

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten could have diversified role in Liam Coen’s 2026 offense

Bhayshul Tuten had a promising, albeit unspectacular, rookie campaign. As the backup rusher to Travis Etienne, the 2025 fourth-round pick totaled 83 carries for 307 yards and 7 total touchdowns across 15 regular season games. His average yards per carry (3.7) ranked 45th among 55 qualifying running backs. Last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Chris […]

How Much Is Dexter Lawrence Worth to the Jaguars?

Dexter Lawrence is arguably one of the most dominant interior defensive linemen in the NFL. A two-time second-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection across seven seasons, Lawrence has built a resume that places him in rare company at his position. With the Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly being one of many teams to reach out to […]

Jaguars Reacts Survey: Was Travon Walker overpaid?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Jaguars fans — would you have offered defensive end Travon Walker more or less than the […]

Reacts Survey Results: Jaguars fans want a mid-round receiver

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans how early the team should draft a receiver. 77% of respondents believe the Jags should target the position in Rounds 3-5. Only 7% believe the Jags should use their 56th overall pick on the position. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is the odds-on favorite […]

Jaguars sign defensive end Travon Walker to four-year, $110 million contract extension

Earlier this week, at the NFL’s annual owners meeting in Phoenix, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said the team was within “striking distance” regarding second contracts for some rookie-deal players, like an Anton Harrison or a Brenton Strange. A few days later, the Jaguars officially agreed to terms on a contract extension with defensive […]