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Jaguars Gain Ground at NFL Combine Ahead of Critical Offseason
Jacksonville's position improved as the team looks to address key needs on both offense and defense.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a critical offseason, and the NFL Scouting Combine was an important step in their journey. While the Jaguars didn't have their general manager or head coach in Indianapolis, the team's position was still strengthened this week. The Jaguars have clear needs on the defensive side of the ball and at tight end, and this year's draft class looks deep at several positions of need for the team.
Why it matters
The Jaguars are looking to build on their progress from last season and continue to improve their roster. The strong performance of certain position groups at the combine, like cornerbacks and defensive ends, aligns well with the team's needs and gives them more options to address those areas in the upcoming draft.
The details
The Jaguars could use help at almost every defensive position, aside from safety, and need to replace running back Travis Etienne and add tight end depth. Fortunately, this year's draft class appears to be deep at several positions of need for Jacksonville, including cornerback, defensive end, linebacker, and tight end. Meanwhile, the rest of the AFC South had less-than-ideal weeks, with questions surrounding the Texans' quarterback and the Colts' franchise tag situation.
- The NFL Scouting Combine took place in March 2026.
The players
James Gladstone
The Jaguars' general manager.
Liam Coen
The Jaguars' head coach.
Travis Etienne
The Jaguars' running back who needs to be replaced.
C.J. Stroud
The Texans' quarterback whose playoff performance is still being questioned.
Alec Pierce
The Colts' wide receiver who is set to be a free agent.
Daniel Jones
The Colts' quarterback who could impact the team's ability to retain Alec Pierce.
T'Vondre Sweat
The Titans' player who was traded.
Jermaine Johnson
The player the Titans added in the 2026 draft.
Travis Hunter
The player the Jaguars traded away their first-round pick for.
What they’re saying
“The Jaguars didn't have general manager James Gladstone or head coach Liam Coen in Indianapolis for the combine, but that didn't mean their position wasn't strengthened this week.”
— John Shipley, Author (yardbarker.com)
“The reality is they could use help at pretty much every position on the defensive side of the ball other than perhaps at safety, even for depth purposes.”
— John Shipley, Author (yardbarker.com)
“Luckily for the Jaguars, this year's class looks deep at several positions of need. The cornerback group ran great and looked solid in on-field drills, and the defensive end group is already likely the depeest in the draft.”
— John Shipley, Author (yardbarker.com)
What’s next
The Jaguars will look to capitalize on the depth of this year's draft class to address their key needs on both offense and defense as they aim to build on their progress from last season.
The takeaway
The Jaguars appear to be in a strong position heading into the offseason, with the depth of this year's draft class aligning well with their roster needs. While the rest of the AFC South faced challenges, the Jaguars' position seems to have improved, setting them up for a critical offseason as they look to continue their team's upward trajectory.
