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Jaguars Get 'D' Grade Following 2026 NFL Draft

Jaguars Get 'D' Grade Following 2026 NFL Draft

Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished the 2026 NFL draft with 11 new players, but NFL analyst Rob Rang gave their draft a low grade of “D.” He criticized the Jaguars for picking players who were ranked lower on his list and questioned their early choices, especially using their first pick on a tight end projected to be available later.

Key Facts

  • The 2026 NFL draft has ended, and the Jaguars selected 11 players.
  • Analyst Rob Rang gave the Jaguars a “D” grade for their draft performance.
  • The Jaguars used their first pick on Nate Boerkircher, a tight end from Texas A&M.
  • Rang expected Boerkircher to be available much later in the draft.
  • The Jaguars picked players ranked lower on Rang’s board compared to their own rankings.
  • Last year, the Jaguars traded up for Travis Hunter, using an earlier pick.
  • Some players chosen, like Emmanuel Pregnon, Wesley Williams, and Josh Cameron, were not highly mentioned by analysts.
  • The Jaguars have a chance to prove experts wrong in the coming years.
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