Jaguars 7 Round NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville prepares for the potential losses they could sustain during free agency
If the Jaguars drafted this class, they’d be set for 2026.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a special position heading into the 2026 season.
After the Super Bowl, it’s clear what kind of teams win—efficiency on both sides of the ball, but you really have to have an elite defense. That’s how the Seattle Seahawks looked in their win over the New England Patriots. The Jaguars qualified for the postseason in their first season under this new regime. They had the potential to go all the way, but some slip-ups along the way made that hard.
They’ll have to hit free agency (with little cap space as of now, before restructuring players), then finish their roster in the NFL Draft, where they don’t have a first-round pick. So, I’ve compiled a great mock draft class to help the Jaguars improve on where they finished the season. I’ve, of course, got some help from A to Z Sports’ NFL Draft Analysts Rob Gregson and Adam Holt.
Jaguars 7 Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Round 2, Pick 56: Jake Golday, Cincinnati LB
Jake Golday’s versatile skill set could help address the Jaguars’ pursuit of defensive efficiency. Golday has contributed in multiple roles on a Bearcats team that has exceeded expectations this year. Golday has demonstrated skill as a blitzer, tackler, and coverage player. His length and size provide NFL defensive coordinators with options for his role, as he has been effective both on the edge and off the ball. His testing results relative to his size will likely influence his draft position.
Round 3, Pick 81: Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M Aggies OG
Bisontis feels like one of the best bets for day two offensive linemen in this class. He’s got a nice blend of power and athleticism, and I see him as a little bit more NFL-ready than some of the other options in this range. The Jags need to improve along the interior, as well as get younger there. The Aggies lineman helps that cause. – Adam Holt
Round 3, Pick 88: Sam Hecht, Kansas State C
Hecht emerged during Senior Bowl week and impressed plenty of folks. He’s on if the clear-cut top centers in this class when it comes to his NFL outlook. His lower half is technically sound, considering where he will probably land in the draft. Great value here & a potential future starter for the Jaguars. – Adam Holt
Round 3, Pick 100: Will Lee III, Texas A&M Aggies CB
Will Lee is an early to mid-round swing that you can’t go wrong with, in my opinion. I understand that he didn’t have his best year in 2025, but you can’t ignore the tape and obvious physical tools. Length, physicality, and tenacity, he’s someone who you stick outside and say, “That’s your man,” and watch him plaster and go to work. – Rob Gregson
Round 4, Pick 124: Tim Keenan III, Alabama Crimson Tide DT
Tim Keenan is a true nose guard at the next level. He won’t offer a ton of upside as a three-down player and interior pocket pusher, but with the cyclical nature of the NFL starting to integrate the FB and power run again, he’s the man you need at the point of attack, spearheading the defensive line. – Rob Gregson
Round 5, Pick 162: Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma Sooners S
If the Jaguars want a guy who may fall later in the draft but has the potential to be a starting safety in this league, RSJ is perfect. He’s great in zone coverage, could use some work in man, but is a physical and solid tackler. He’s also a bit of a ballhawk, as he’s got two interceptions the last two years, six pass deflections, and a couple of dropped interceptions. Not to mention, he had another one against Alabama that was called back because of a hold away from the play. RSJ can develop into a special player.
Round 5, Pick 164: Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State Bulldogs WR
The Bulldogs’ WR had a breakout season in 2025 due to his unbelievable speed & downfield ability. Thompson’s size won’t wow anyone, but it doesn’t have to when he can run by SEC defensive backs. He may go earlier than this because of his big play potential, but adding a skillset like Thompson’s to improve Trevor Lawrence’s downfield passing presence makes a ton of sense for Jacksonville. – Adam Holt
Round 7, Pick 233: Carsen Ryan, BYU Cougars TE
Carsen Ryan is the kind of player that falls to day three of the draft, and you look up, and he’s had a long NFL career. He will probably never be a Pro Bowler and maybe not even a starter, but he plays the tight end position with excellent fundamentals, and he was PFF’s highest graded tight end in 2025. – Rob Gregson
Round 7, Pick 245: Mason Reiger, Wisconsin Badgers EDGE
Reiger is one of the more underrated edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft. His 6’5, 250-pound frame is perfect for what the Jaguars like on the edge, and he has the potential to be a great edge rusher; he just needs some development. The Shrine Bowl MVP had six sacks last season and five sacks in 2023. He did not play in 2024. Reiger could be a steal, or he could end up as some great depth on the practice squad.