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With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with -- tied for the second-most in the NFL.
He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit.
Up next in our preview are the tight ends. If you missed our other previews, you can find them below.
With Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Hunter Long at the top of the depth chart, there isn't a huge need here for the 2026 season, although with only four tight ends under contract currently, additional depth is required.
That said, the draft is about planning ahead, after all, and looking to the 2027 offseason, both Morris and Long are set to be free agents. Strange is as well, but he is expected to return.
An incoming rookie could then have the 2026 season to take on more of a developmental role. Also, with the Jaguars releasing Johnny Mundt, there is a roster spot open at tight end as well.
ESPN's Jordan Reid wrote that tight end is one of the positions that the Jaguars are "expected to target right away on Day 2."
With help from the consensus big board, here are the top tight ends outside of the top 50 overall prospects. Not to be overlooked either is the importance of the tight end being able to contribute as a blocker in Liam Coen's offense.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Why Jaguars would select a tight end
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The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with -- tied for the second-most in the NFL.
He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit.
Up next in our preview are the tight ends. If you missed our other previews, you can find them below.
Jaguars' tight ends under contract ahead of 2026 NFL draft
- Brenton Strange
- Quintin Morris
- Hunter Long
- Patrick Herbert
Jaguars offseason moves at tight end
- Jaguars re-sign free agent Quintin Morris.
- The Jaguars released Johnny Mundt in favor of salary cap space.
What is the need at tight end for the Jaguars?
With Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Hunter Long at the top of the depth chart, there isn't a huge need here for the 2026 season, although with only four tight ends under contract currently, additional depth is required.
That said, the draft is about planning ahead, after all, and looking to the 2027 offseason, both Morris and Long are set to be free agents. Strange is as well, but he is expected to return.
An incoming rookie could then have the 2026 season to take on more of a developmental role. Also, with the Jaguars releasing Johnny Mundt, there is a roster spot open at tight end as well.
ESPN's Jordan Reid wrote that tight end is one of the positions that the Jaguars are "expected to target right away on Day 2."
Top tight end prospects in 2026 NFL draft
With help from the consensus big board, here are the top tight ends outside of the top 50 overall prospects. Not to be overlooked either is the importance of the tight end being able to contribute as a blocker in Liam Coen's offense.
- 17. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
- 51. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
- 70. Max Klare, Ohio State
- 87. Oscar Delp, Georgia
- 107. Sam Roush, Stanford
- 119. Justin Joly, NC State
- 121. Michael Trigg, Baylor
- 145. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
- 154. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
- 169. Marlin Klein, Michigan
- 174. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
- 177. Jack Endries, Texas
- 178. Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
- 191. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
- 200. Dallen Bentley, Utah
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Why Jaguars would select a tight end
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