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A computer-simulated mock draft for the Jacksonville Jaguars fails to address their top needs ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. The draft was conducted using Pro Football Network's mock draft machine to minimize biases.
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With the 2026 NFL draft almost here, let's run through a full seven-round mock for theĀ Jacksonville Jaguars, but with a twist -- the computer will make all of the selections.
UsingĀ Pro Football Network'sĀ mock draft machine, this mock draft was completely computer-simulated to take as much of the human element and as many biases as possible out of the equation.
So, who did theĀ Jaguars come away with? Let's break down the selections with our overall takeaways from how things unfolded.
These are two positions that the Jaguars could add to at some point, but right away? It sure feels like those picks could have been better utilized elsewhere. Still at safety for the Jaguars are Eric Murray, , , Rayuan Lane, and others. While at running back, the Jaguars have , , and . Neither position is a pressing need.
The article suggests that the computer-simulated mock draft did not adequately address the Jaguars' most pressing needs.
A computer-simulated mock draft uses algorithms to make selections, aiming to reduce human biases and provide an objective analysis.
The mock draft for the Jaguars was conducted using Pro Football Network's mock draft machine.

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The Jaguars' adding to each of those units is in play. The team's pursuit of Jake Bobo earlier this offseason tells us that wide receiver is still on James Gladstone's radar. The offensive line unit may not have experienced any turnover this offseason, but in 2027, there could be a lot, and the draft is about planning ahead -- not to mention that the Jaguars embraced competition within this unit last season. Then at tight end, ESPN's Jordan ReidĀ wrote that tight end is one of the positions that the Jaguars are "expected to target right away on Day 2." That said, do the Jaguars double-dip at tight end and along the offensive line? That I'm not so sure of.
Both defensive end and defensive tackle are needs. In fact, they are two rather large needs that the Jaguars have. Depth and more pass-rush juice are needed. However, for some reason, the computer didn't make any additions t either position.
Cornerback is not a major need, but I would guess that the Jaguars add to that room before Round 7.
Without Devin Lloyd, the linebacker position can be added to -- even with a top 100 pick. However, this is a crowded position group and one that Gladstone seems bullishĀ about, so I don't know that we'll see multiple additions here.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: 5 takeaways from Jaguars computer-simulated mock