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The NFL combine begins soon, running from Feb. 23 to March 2. To preview this important pre-draft event, we will be taking a position-by-position look at which prospects were invited and the level of need that the Jacksonville Jaguars have at each spot.
The NFL combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and is an opportunity for the top NFL draft prospects in this year’s class to go through measurements and various on-field drills, some of which are specific to their position group, and others measure the player’s overall athleticism.
For NFL teams, this event is another data point for them as they build out their draft profiles and big boards. However, it’s a significant data point, with players potentially flying up and down draft boards depending on how they perform.
In addition to the on-field drills, teams also get the opportunity to meet with players one-on-one as well, which is another important part of the evaluation process as they get to know them both on and off the field.
Up next are the tight ends.
Tight end isn't a pressing need for the Jaguars, with Brenton Strange, Johnny Mundt, and Hunter Long still under contract in 2026, but it should be on GM James Gladstone's radar -- and could even be considered an under-the-radar need.
Down the stretch of the 2025 season, Quintin Morris was TE2 in terms of playing time. So bringing him back could be in the cards.
Mundt, meanwhile, played a smaller role as the third tight end option, while Long was often a healthy scratch on game days.
In addition to that, if looking to plan ahead at this position group, both Mundt and Long are entering the final year of their current deals.
While Strange will lead the way at this position, Liam Coen uses his share of two tight end sets, so having a reliable secondary option is a must. Not to mention that being able to hold your own as a blocker is an important aspect of playing the position in this offense.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL combine preview: 27 tight ends receive invite
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The NFL combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and is an opportunity for the top NFL draft prospects in this year’s class to go through measurements and various on-field drills, some of which are specific to their position group, and others measure the player’s overall athleticism.
For NFL teams, this event is another data point for them as they build out their draft profiles and big boards. However, it’s a significant data point, with players potentially flying up and down draft boards depending on how they perform.
In addition to the on-field drills, teams also get the opportunity to meet with players one-on-one as well, which is another important part of the evaluation process as they get to know them both on and off the field.
Up next are the tight ends.
Jaguars tight ends under contract in 2026 before free agency
- Brenton Strange
- Johnny Mundt
- Hunter Long
- Patrick Herbert
What is the need at tight end for the Jaguars this offseason?
Tight end isn't a pressing need for the Jaguars, with Brenton Strange, Johnny Mundt, and Hunter Long still under contract in 2026, but it should be on GM James Gladstone's radar -- and could even be considered an under-the-radar need.
Down the stretch of the 2025 season, Quintin Morris was TE2 in terms of playing time. So bringing him back could be in the cards.
Mundt, meanwhile, played a smaller role as the third tight end option, while Long was often a healthy scratch on game days.
In addition to that, if looking to plan ahead at this position group, both Mundt and Long are entering the final year of their current deals.
While Strange will lead the way at this position, Liam Coen uses his share of two tight end sets, so having a reliable secondary option is a must. Not to mention that being able to hold your own as a blocker is an important aspect of playing the position in this offense.
Tight ends invited to 2026 NFL combine
- Dallen Bentley, Utah
- Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
- Josh Cuevas, Alabama
- Oscar Delp, Georgia
- Khalil Dinkins, Penn State
- Jack Endries, Texas
- John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming
- Matthew Hibner, SMU
- Justin Joly, N.C. State
- Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
- Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma
- Miles Kitselman, Tennessee
- Max Klare, Ohio State
- Marlin Klein, Michigan
- Tanner Koziol, Houston
- RJ Maryland, SMU
- Lake McRee, USC
- Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
- Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
- DJ Rogers, TCU
- Sam Roush, Stanford
- Joe Royer, Cincinnati
- Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
- Bauer Sharp, LSU
- Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
- Michael Trigg, Baylor
- Dae'Quan Wright, Mississippi
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL combine preview: 27 tight ends receive invite
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