Jaguars’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

Many draft experts and fans are pinning the Jacksonville Jaguars as having had the worst 2026 NFL Draft. ClutchPoints even gave them just a C+ grade for their selections, which was tied for the third-worst grade across the league. If the Jaguars’ draft was as bad as many people think, that is not good news for the team that just finished in third place in the AFC and has Super Bowl aspirations.

So, is everyone right to hate on this draft class, or did the Jaguars make some sneaky good selections? General manager James Gladstone clearly went after the players he believed in, even if the scouting community thought he had a lot of reaches. Here are the draft grades for every one of the Jaguars picks.

Round 2, Pick 56: TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M

Grade: D-

The Jaguars were without a first-round pick because of their move up for Travis Hunter last year. At the time, that move made sense because Hunter was expected to be a star on both sides of the field. However, Hunter is now expected to be a full-time cornerback, which made Jacksonville not having a pick within the first 32 selections hurt a little bit more. Ultimately, that trade shouldn’t have implications on the Jaguars’ draft grade for pick 56.

The selection of Nate Boerkircher gets a D- because the team took the tight end multiple rounds before he was projected to be selected. Boerkircher is nothing more than a blocking tight end, and many expected him to go in the middle or later rounds of the draft. Boerkircher was the Jaguars’ first selection, yet he looks like a backup tight end who will just be a part of a rotation. Some of the Jaguars other backup tight ends play a similar role to him, too.

Round 3, Pick 81: DT Albert Regis, Texas A&M

Grade: C-

After reaching in round two, the Jaguars again took a player who wasn’t expected to be picked until much later. Albert Regis played nose tackle in college, but at 295 pounds, he is undersized for the position. Perhaps Regis will play more five-technique in the NFL. For an undersized player, one would hope for more pass rushing potential than Regis seemingly has. He uses great technique and leverage to hold his own in the running game, but this pick was simply another reach.

Round 3, Pick 88: OG Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon

Grade: A+

After back-to-back reaches, the Jaguars actually selected one of the steals of the draft. Emmanuel Pregnon had some first-round hype coming into the draft and fell into the Jaguars laps all the way in round three. Arguably, only Olaivavega Ioane was the better interior offensive line prospect, so the Jaguars likely have a day-one starter on their hands in Pregnon. In a draft that started out shaky for the Jaguars, Gladstone righted the ship with this pick.

Round 3, Pick 100: S Jalen Huskey, Maryland

Grade: C

After nailing their second third-round pick, the Jaguars returned to form by making another questionable selection long before a prospect was expected to be taken. Jalen Huskey was seen as a late-round-pick-to-priority free agent because he lacks athleticism and really struggles in the running game. His physical traits leave a lot to be desired.

However, this wasn’t a complete flop of a pick because Huskey does have a track record of creating turnovers. With 11 career interceptions at Maryland, the Jaguars are hoping that Huskey can play centerfield as a free safety and not have to worry too much about the run, instead focusing on being a ball-hawk that racks up the interception numbers.

Round 4, Pick 119: EDGE Wesley Williams, Duke

Grade: D+

Gladstone took a page out of Bill Belichick’s book and drafted players that he wanted, regardless of where they were on draft boards. While Belichick is one of the best coaches in NFL history, his questionable draft decisions did bite him in the butt more than once. Wesley Williams was yet another player drafted well before consensus expected him to go. In fact, he was most commonly viewed as an undrafted free agent. Williams just didn’t display much pass rushing prowess this past season at Duke. The good news is that the tape was better during his junior year, and Williams is an impressive special teams player who blocks kicks.

Round 5, Pick 164: TE Tanner Koziol, Houston

Grade: B-

After reaching on a tight end earlier, the Jaguars found good value in selecting Tanner Koziol in the fifth round. Koziol can play alongside Boerkircher in 12 and 13 personnel because he is more of a pass-catching tight end. Koziol is 6-foot-6 and has a massive catch radius. He particularly thrives in jump ball scenarios and in the red zone. The Houston product had 24 touchdown catches in college. However, the Jaguars probably didn’t need such a tight end overhaul.

Round 6, Pick 191: WR Josh Cameron, Baylor

Grade: B+

Josh Cameron is a big-bodied possession receiver. He lacks route-running precision and elite speed, but he will serve as a security blanket for Trevor Lawrence. Cameron started his collegiate career as a walk-on at Baylor, and he continues to get better every season. There is no reason to expect that will stop at the NFL level.

Round 6, Pick 203: WR C.J. Williams, Stanford

Grade: B-

The double-dipping of receivers in the sixth round all but confirms that Hunter won’t spend much time on offense going forward. Even so, with two receiver draftees and an expected return to form from Brian Thomas, the Jaguars can have a sneaky good and super young receiving corps going forward. Williams doesn’t project as a star, but he can be a reliable fourth option in Jacksonville’s passing attack.

Round 7, Pick 233: EDGE Zach Durfee, Washington

Grade: C+

Zach Durfee was a complete gamble of a selection. That is justifiable in the seventh round, but it somewhat hurts to add a player who doesn’t necessarily look the part of an NFL player after entire draft of reaching on prospects. Durfee is undersized at 247 pounds, and he only played in 17 games for Washington. Dufree does have great speed, so perhaps that skill trumps the lack of tape and production.

Round 7, Pick 240: LB Parker Hughes, Middle Tennessee State

Grade: B

The Jaguars drafted a number of undersized prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. That is a risky proposition because the league is full of physical specimens. Jacksonville’s final pick was used on Parker Hughes, a 228-pound linebacker. Hughes was dominant at a small school, making this a worthwhile gamble, but there is a good chance that the Middle Tennessee State product won’t hold up against NFL linemen and running backs.

Jaguars draft grade

Grade: D+

Critics have been right to question the Jaguars’ draft decisions. They reached on players with nearly every selection they made, and not even one of the steals of the draft can prevent a poor draft grade.

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