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Jaguars' 2026 draft picks and veterans get new jersey numbers
The Jacksonville Jaguars' newest players have jersey numbers. Some familiar faces also are changing theirs.
The Jaguars' 10 2026 NFL Draft picks and 18 undrafted free agents received their numbers while five veterans have received changes.
The Jags' first draft pick this year was tight end Nate Boerkircher, selected 56th overall in the second round. He will wear No. 87 as he did in college at Texas A&M.
The Jaguars' most prominent alumnus to wear No. 87 was wide receiver Keenan McCardell, who collected 499 reception, 6,393 yards and 30 TDs in six years in Jacksonville.
Here are the new numbers for 2026:
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
Nate Boerkircher will wear No. 87 for the Jaguars, the same number he wore in college at Texas A&M.
The Jaguars had 10 draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Five veterans on the Jaguars have changed their jersey numbers, though their names are not specified in the excerpt.
The Jaguars signed 18 undrafted free agents in 2026.

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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.
Veteran Number Changes
CB Montaric Brown: No. 1
CB Jarrian Jones: No. 4
RB LeQuint Allen Jr.: No. 5
S Antonio Johnson: No. 6
DB Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig: No. 42
Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft Class Numbers
WR CJ Williams: No. 18
WR Josh Cameron: No. 19
S Jalen Huskey: No. 22
LB Parker Hughes: No. 53
DE Zach Durfee: No. 58
OL Emmanuel Pregnon: No. 75
TE Nate Boerkircher: No. 87
TE Tanner Koziol: No. 89
DE Wesley Williams: No. 90
DT Albert Regis: No. 98
JAGUARS 2026 UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENT (UDFA) NUMBERS
WR Michael Wortham: No. 0
QB Joey Aguilar:** No. 17**
CB Preston Hodge:** No. 26**
RB J'Mari Taylor:** No. 30**
S Devin Neal:** No. 36**
CB Devon Marshall:** No. 40**
WR Alex Bullock:** No. 45**
TE Ethan Conner:** No. 48**
WR Brady Boyd:** No. 49**
DE Bryan Thomas Jr.:** No. 57**
DE Quindarius Dunnigan:** No. 59**
OL Jimto Obidegwu:** No. 62**
OL Jordan White:** No. 67**
OL Garrett DiGiorgio:** No. 74**
WR Ben Patterson:** No. 83**
WR Trebor Peña:** No. 86**
DL T.J. Bollers:** No. 94**
DL Jalen Hunt:** No. 96**
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' 2026 draft picks, veterans, UDFAs get jersey numbers