Jaguars draft picks 2026: Full list of round-by-round selections

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You never know what you might find in the jungle.

Filled with exotic animals, plants and more, the Jacksonville Jaguars football team is no different. The Jaguars feature the football version of a unicorn on their roster – Travis Hunter.

He doubles as a receiver and cornerback, something that typically doesn't happen beyond the high school level of football. It's the reason why the Jaguars are sitting out of the first round heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The team parted with that selection a year ago in an effort to trade up for the rare athlete.

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It was an uneven season for Hunter, who missed a majority of the season with injury. Still, that didn't prevent the Jaguars from winning plenty of games. They fell short in the wild-card round against the Buffalo Bills, but Liam Coen's team appears to be trending up.

Now they'll try to fill some key spots in the draft to continue that rise. Here's what to know about the Jaguars' picks, needs and a mock draft for Jacksonville ahead of the big event.

Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft picks​

The Jaguars have 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list:

• Round 2, Pick 56
• Round 3, Pick 81 (from Lions)
• Round 3, Pick 88
• Round 3, Pick 100 (from Lions; Special Compensatory Selection)
• Round 4, Pick 124
• Round 5, Pick 164
• Round 5, Pick 166 (from 49ers through Eagles)
• Round 6, Pick 203 (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles)
• Round 7, Pick 233 (from Lions)
• Round 7, Pick 240
• Round 7, Pick 245 (from Rams through Texans)

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Jaguars NFL draft grades​

This section will be updated after the Jaguars make their first selection.

Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft needs​

Linebacker​

Devin Lloyd left in free agency and there's no immediate replacement on the roster than you can expect to play at a Pro Bowl level. Jacksonville will have to find player in the draft that they hope can develop into that to solidify the defense.

Edge​

From the middle of the field to the edge, every contender needs to generate plenty of pressure. Josh Hines-Allen could use some help out there.

Defensive back​

The Hunter experiment seems to be leaning more into defense for the two-way player's second season. Whether that happens or not, Jacksonville will need some depth to compensate for a player that could spend his fair share of time on offense. Whether that comes in the form of a safety or cornerback is a matter of preference.

Jaguars 2026 NFL mock draft​

Here's what the Jaguars could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:

• Round 2, Pick 50*: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
  • Jacksonville got a bevy of picks from Detroit in 2025 for the deal that landed the Lions Isaac TeSlaa. Now they’re making deals once again. Jacksonville lost All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd in free agency to the Panthers and move up a few spots to make sure they get a suitable replacement. Rodriguez won the Butkus Award in 2025 for the nation’s top linebacker and showed out at the combine to dispel concerns about his athleticism.
• Round 3, Pick 79**: DT Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss
  • Harris is one of the biggest players in this draft class at 6-foot-8 and 330 pounds. He’s a stout run defender with the size to take up blocks. With new starting linebackers for 2026, some extra help up front could make that transition easier.
• Round 3, Pick 81: S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
  • Kilgore has the size (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) and athleticism to stick at safety or the nickel spot in the NFL. Jacksonville could use him as a movable piece to ease the secondary in with a higher dose of Travis Hunter at cornerback.
• Round 3, Pick 100: OT Austin Barber, Florida
  • Jacksonville’s offensive line was solid in the regular season before getting exploited in the playoffs. Barber was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Gators with ideal length and fluid athleticism. He’s a standout run blocker with the tools to develop long-term into a potential starter or swing tackle.
• Round 4, Pick 124: TE Justin Joly, Houston
• Round 5, Pick 166: WR Josh Cameron, Baylor
• Round 5, Pick 169***: IOL Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
• Round 6, Pick 203: CB Andre Fuller, Toledo
• Round 7, Pick 240: IOL Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
• Round 7, Pick 245: RB Eli Heidenreich, Navy

* Projected trade with the Detroit Lions

** Projected trade with the Atlanta Falcons

*** Projected trade with the Kansas City Chiefs

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jacksonville Jaguars NFL draft picks 2026: Round-by-round selections

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