Jaguars Focus on Defense in 2026 Mock Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars, lacking a first‑round pick but holding 11 selections, are targeting defensive upgrades in the early rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. Pro Football Network’s mock draft shows the team choosing Texas Tech interior lineman Lee Hunter at 57, TCU linebacker Kaleb Elarms‑Orr at 81, and Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas at 88, addressing needs in the pass rush and linebacker corps.

GM James Gladstone remains flexible, hoping the board’s direction will help fill gaps left by departures and free‑agency losses. The picks aim to add depth, competition, and immediate impact to a defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure and coverage.