Jaguars' 2026 NFL draft class receives low grades from experts

NFL draft experts grade Jacksonville Jaguars' 2026 class

USA Today: D

They said it: "They lost RB Travis Etienne and LB Devin Lloyd in free agency but didn’t seem compelled to replace either with a lofty pick this year, opting for a blocking tight end and D-line depth. Third-round G Emmanuel Pregnon is the most notable incoming rookie and the one likely to contribute significantly the earliest." - Nate Davis

PFF: D+

**They said it: "**Boerkircher will be one of the oldest prospects in the class as a sixth-year senior, but he showed depth-level NFL ability in 2025. He is a tenacious run blocker with strong competitive toughness and better athleticism than his receiving production suggests. He projects as a Day 3 depth option with versatile blocking value." - PFF

Sports Illustrated: D

They said it: "If this ends up being one of the better classes in 2026, general manager James Gladstone will be able to laugh at the criticism, but this is my lowest-rated team. On the surface, Boerkircher is a reach who projects as a pure “Y” tight end. Regis will provide depth and Pregnon is a good value as a third-rounder who could start this year or next. However, Huskey is another projection who may be limited to special teams. Without a pick on Thursday, the Jaguars were in a tough spot and they didn’t add enough on Friday to warrant a top grade." - Matt Verderame

CBS Sports: B-

They said it: "Jacksonville did ace its Emmanuel Pregnon pick in Round 3. The offensive line is far from the Jaguars' weakest position, but how could they pass on a guard who some thought could have flown off the board on Day 1? That's an awesome depth addition and the only thing keeping Jacksonville out of the Cs." - Carter Bahns

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Experts grade Jaguars 10 selections