Feb. 15, 2026, 7:57 a.m. ET
How did a recent 2026 NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network turn out for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jaguars do not have a first-round pick in this year’s draft; however, the opportunity for GM James Gladstone to add some immediate impact help exists with Jacksonville having four picks in the top 100.
Having double-digit picks also gives Gladstone the flexibility to load up on prospects in this year’s draft or to move around the draft board, which he did a lot of last April.
Now, let’s break down the Jaguars’ picks in this latest mock from Alec Elijah of PFN.
Takeaways from Jacksonville Jaguars‘ 7-round 2026 NFL mock draftPick 56: Isaiah World, OT, OregonPick 81: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio StatePick 88: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia StatePick 100: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa StateExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.
The board and prospect evals dictate the selections, but picking an offensive tackle and a wide receiver in the top 100, those selections could have been utilized elsewhere. The Jaguars’ starters at offensive tackle and key depth options are all returning. At wideout, Jacksonville has Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter.
At cornerback, this will reportedly be Hunter’s main position in 2026, but depth is needed with at least one of Montaric Brown and/or Greg Newsome not returning.
Orange could provide a needed boost at defensive tackle. Listed at 6-4 – 325 pounds, Orange has played 1,575 defensive snaps over the last four seasons. Over the previous three years, he’s logged 45 total pressures and one sack. He’s graded out quite well against the run by PFF’s metrics.
Pick 117: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn StatePick 162: Trey Zuhn, C, Texas A&MPick 164: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
Not to dismiss the needs on offense, but none of these selections help the Jaguars much in 2026 — or even 2027. The best case for all three of these players is that they would be the third option at their respective position groups.
While the draft is about planning ahead and development, I don’t think that running back, center, and quarterback rise to the level of need of having to be a mid-round pick, given the depth on the roster at those positions already.
Pick 195: Vinny Anthony, WR, WisconsinPick 233: Market Bell, OT, MiamiPick 245: J’Mond Tapp, DE, Southern Miss
Out of all the picks made on offense in this mock, none were at tight end, which may be the biggest need on this side of the ball. Also, not addressing defensive end until Round 7, in a draft with a lot of defensive end talent, would feel like a huge miss.