Jaguars Fans' Guide to 2026 NFL Combine

Schedule, prospects to watch, and more for the upcoming scouting event

Feb. 26, 2026 at 10:03am

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The 2026 NFL Combine is set to take place from February 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis, and Jacksonville Jaguars fans will be closely watching the proceedings as the team prepares for the upcoming draft. While the Jaguars don't have a first-round pick this year, there are still several prospects they'll be keeping an eye on during the on-field testing and drills.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for teams to evaluate top draft prospects, and the Jaguars will be looking to find talent that can help fill their numerous roster needs, including on the defensive line, at cornerback, linebacker, and more. Strong performances at the Combine could boost a player's draft stock and make them an attractive target for the Jaguars in the later rounds.

The details

The on-field testing at the 2026 NFL Combine will take place over four days, with defensive linemen, linebackers, and placekickers going first on February 26, followed by defensive backs and tight ends on February 27, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs on February 28, and offensive linemen on March 1. The Jaguars will be keeping a close eye on prospects like defensive linemen Christen Miller (Georgia), Darrell Jackson (Florida State), and Domonique Orange (Iowa State), linebackers Jake Golday (Cincinnati) and Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech), and cornerbacks D'Angelo Ponds (Indiana) and Julian Neal (Arkansas).

  • The 2026 NFL Combine will take place from February 23 to March 2.
  • On-field testing will begin on February 26 and run through March 1.

The players

Christen Miller

Defensive lineman from the University of Georgia.

Darrell Jackson

Defensive lineman from Florida State University.

Domonique Orange

Defensive lineman from Iowa State University.

Jake Golday

Linebacker from the University of Cincinnati.

Jacob Rodriguez

Linebacker from Texas Tech University.

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What they’re saying

“The Jaguars currently don't have a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading it away in the haul that landed the club with Travis Hunter. That doesn't mean there won't be things to pay attention to this week.”

— Juston Lewis, Author

What’s next

The Jaguars will be closely monitoring the performances of these prospects at the NFL Combine as they look to bolster their roster through the draft and free agency.

The takeaway

While the Jaguars don't have a first-round pick this year, the NFL Combine will still be an important event for the team as they look to find talent that can help fill their numerous roster needs. Strong showings from prospects like Christen Miller, Darrell Jackson, and Jake Golday could make them attractive targets for the Jaguars in the later rounds of the draft.