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The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania later this week, and this year, they will be without a first-round pick, after trading it to the Cleveland Browns for the 2025 No. 2 overall pick, which they used to select Travis Hunter.
Thankfully, there is lots of talent to be found even in the later rounds, and the Jaguars have been able to sign high-quality players, even as late as in the seventh and final round.
To round out this series, here are the top three players taken in the seventh round, chosen for their production, longevity, and overall impact on the franchise.
Runners-up: Montaric Brown, Rashad Jennings
Drafted in 2001 in the seventh round, McCree became a productive player in the secondary. In his two seasons with the Jaguars, he appeared in all but three games and made six interceptions in his sophomore year. His ability to be consistent and make an impact, despite being such a late-round pick, earned him a spot on this list.
McCray was chosen in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft and appeared in all 16 games of his rookie season. During his time in Jacksonville, he was a reliable contributor on the defense, recording multiple sacks, tackles, and forced fumbles. By 2007, he had fought his way to being a starter in the postseason, where he got a sack and a fumble from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, helping the Jaguars win the AFC wild card game. His production far exceeded what many might have expected from a seventh-round pick.
Selected in 2018 in the seventh round, Cooke continues to stand out for his skill as a punter on the Jaguars roster today. He is widely considered to be one of the best punters in the NFL, with the highest net punting average in NFL history, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2025. He is consistent and accurate, and routinely is able to punt the ball inside the 20-yard line. While special teams often go overlooked in today's NFL, Cooke is a standout who could easily be considered a draft steal for his constant ability to perform and have a positive impact each week.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Jaguars best seventh-round picks over the years
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Thankfully, there is lots of talent to be found even in the later rounds, and the Jaguars have been able to sign high-quality players, even as late as in the seventh and final round.
To round out this series, here are the top three players taken in the seventh round, chosen for their production, longevity, and overall impact on the franchise.
Runners-up: Montaric Brown, Rashad Jennings
#3: Marlon McCree
Drafted in 2001 in the seventh round, McCree became a productive player in the secondary. In his two seasons with the Jaguars, he appeared in all but three games and made six interceptions in his sophomore year. His ability to be consistent and make an impact, despite being such a late-round pick, earned him a spot on this list.
#2: Bobby McCray
McCray was chosen in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft and appeared in all 16 games of his rookie season. During his time in Jacksonville, he was a reliable contributor on the defense, recording multiple sacks, tackles, and forced fumbles. By 2007, he had fought his way to being a starter in the postseason, where he got a sack and a fumble from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, helping the Jaguars win the AFC wild card game. His production far exceeded what many might have expected from a seventh-round pick.
#1: Logan Cooke
Selected in 2018 in the seventh round, Cooke continues to stand out for his skill as a punter on the Jaguars roster today. He is widely considered to be one of the best punters in the NFL, with the highest net punting average in NFL history, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2025. He is consistent and accurate, and routinely is able to punt the ball inside the 20-yard line. While special teams often go overlooked in today's NFL, Cooke is a standout who could easily be considered a draft steal for his constant ability to perform and have a positive impact each week.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Jaguars best seventh-round picks over the years
Continue reading...
