Jaguars Bolster Interior, Secondary in 7-Round 2026 NFL Draft

PFF Mock Draft Simulator Highlights Jacksonville's Focus on Structural Refinement

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:39pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a breakout 2025 season that saw them win the AFC South and make the playoffs. In this PFF mock draft, the Jaguars focus on shoring up the interior of their offensive line, adding depth to their secondary, and finding complementary offensive weapons to support quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Why it matters

After a surprising turnaround in 2025, the Jaguars are looking to build on their success and establish themselves as a consistent contender in the AFC. This draft class aims to address critical needs along the offensive line and in the secondary, while also adding versatile pieces to an already talented roster.

The details

The Jaguars lack a first-round pick but make the most of their 11 selections, starting with safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in the second round. They then target center Jake Slaughter and guard Chase Bisontis in the third round to bolster the interior of their offensive line. The Jaguars also add defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard, running back Nicholas Singleton, safety Bishop Fitzgerald, tight end Tanner Koziol, safety Cole Wisniewski, guard Micah Morris, and defensive back VJ Payne throughout the rest of the draft.

  • The Jaguars' 2025 season was a 'worst-to-first' turnaround, as they went from 4 wins to 13-4 and won the AFC South.
  • The Jaguars suffered a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the 2025 playoffs.

The players

Trevor Lawrence

The Jaguars' franchise quarterback, who had an MVP-caliber season in 2025.

Devin Lloyd

A breakout defensive player for the Jaguars in 2025.

Travis Hunter

A promising rookie defensive player for the Jaguars in 2025.

Liam Coen

The Jaguars' first-year head coach in 2025 who led the team's turnaround.

James Gladstone

The Jaguars' general manager who will oversee this 2026 draft class.

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What’s next

The Jaguars will look to build on their 2025 success and make a deeper playoff run in 2026. This draft class aims to provide the necessary reinforcements to help them achieve that goal.

The takeaway

The Jaguars are focused on sustainable long-term success, addressing critical needs along the offensive line and in the secondary while also adding versatile pieces to complement their talented roster. This measured approach should help them remain a contender in the AFC for years to come.