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The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed nine of their 2026 NFL Draft picks ahead of minicamp. The only unsigned pick is second-round tight end Nate Boerkircher.
Jacksonville Jaguars sign nine 2026 NFL Draft picks ahead of minicamp
The Jacksonville Jaguars have begun welcoming their rookies to the Miller Electric Center. With that, the team announced that they've signed draft picks to their rookie contracts.
The only draft pick that has not signed his rookie deal is second-round pick (56th overall) tight end Nate Boerkircher.
The Jaguars announced they've signed the following rookies:
Jacksonville is set to welcome in 28 rookies, including 10 drafted players and 18 undrafted free agents. In order to make room for the rookies, the Jaguars released second-year OL Sal Wormley to ensure their roster is set at 91 players (one roster spot exception for international player).
Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrates a first down against the Miami Hurricanes during first quarter of the first round game of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
The Jaguars have signed nine of their 2026 NFL Draft picks, with the specific names not detailed in the excerpt.
Nate Boerkircher, the Jaguars' second-round pick, is the only draft pick yet to sign his rookie deal, but the reason for the delay is not specified.
Signing rookie contracts before minicamp ensures that players can participate fully in team activities and preparations for the upcoming season.
The exact start date for the Jaguars' minicamp is not provided in the excerpt.
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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Albert Regis (17) celebrates during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey celebrates while running off the field after the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 06: Wesley Williams #97 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates after the 2025 ACC Football Championship against the Virginia Cavaliers at Bank of America Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Houston Cougars tight end Tanner Koziol runs the ball for a touchdown after the catch against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.
Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Sep 20, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver C.J. Williams (3) catches a pass in front of Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (19) and Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Zach Durfee of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Husky Stadium on October 25, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.
Middle Tennessee linebacker Parker Hughes (9) and Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (11) greet players as they take to the field for the coin toss before the start of the football game between Middle Tennessee and Missouri State on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at MTSU.
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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrates a first down against the Miami Hurricanes during first quarter of the first round game of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrates a first down against the Miami Hurricanes during first quarter of the first round game of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Albert Regis (17) celebrates during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.
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Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey celebrates while running off the field after the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium.
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 06: Wesley Williams #97 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates after the 2025 ACC Football Championship against the Virginia Cavaliers at Bank of America Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Houston Cougars tight end Tanner Koziol runs the ball for a touchdown after the catch against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.
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Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
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Sep 20, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver C.J. Williams (3) catches a pass in front of Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (19) and Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Zach Durfee of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Husky Stadium on October 25, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.
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Middle Tennessee linebacker Parker Hughes (9) and Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (11) greet players as they take to the field for the coin toss before the start of the football game between Middle Tennessee and Missouri State on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at MTSU.
Jaguars rookie minicamp: Undrafted players to watch this weekend
The Jaguars begin a three-day rookie minicamp Friday, May 8-10. The team did not make the event open to the public, however there will be a media viewing on Saturday to provide insights into the team's newest players.
Jaguars veterans have been at the facility since April 20, and will hold their first Organized Team Activity on-field work on May 26 with a mandatory minicamp taking place June 9-11.
Here are the dates for Jacksonville's offseason workout program and mandatory minicamp.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars sign nine draft picks ahead of 2026 minicamp