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The 2026 NFL draft is approaching, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have 11 picks, the second-most in the league, despite lacking a first-round selection. GM James Gladstone has significant flexibility to maneuver during the draft.
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The 2026 NFL draft is here, although the Jacksonville Jaguars do not own a first-round selection heading into the event. Nevertheless, we have everything you need to know about the draft for the Jaguars right here.
Despite being without a first-round pick, the Jaguars do have quite a bit of draft capital, owning 11 picks, the second-most in the NFL. This includes four picks on Day 2.
Having that many picks provides GM James Gladstone with flexibility, which is what every team wants. He shouldn't feel like he must address a certain position at a specific point in the draft. The board can dictate what the Jaguars do.
In addition to that, having 11 picks gives Gladstone the ability to trade up and down as he sees fit -- something that we saw he was very willing to do last year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have 11 picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
The general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars is James Gladstone.
Not having a first-round pick means the Jaguars will need to strategically utilize their 11 picks to address key needs and maximize their draft capital.
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At the top of the list is the defensive tackle spot. More depth, competition, and an added pass-rush presence are all needed.
For our full ranking of the Jaguars' positional needs, from least pressing to most pressing, you can find that here. An under-the-radar position group is ranked in the top four.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Jacksonville Jaguars primer, everything you need to know