Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1 tracker and open thread

We made it! The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Whether you’re looking to cram Jacksonville Jaguars content before then, or stay up to date with instant analysis for each pick, check out Big Cat Country’s draft home page for our extensive coverage.

This page will track and comment on every team’s pick in the first round. Chime in with your thoughts in the comments!

1 – Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza

No surprise with pick #1 as the Las Vegas Raiders get their new franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana. He’ll work with new head coach Klint Kubiak to start a new era of Raiders football heading into 2026
2 – New York Jets – TBD
3 – Arizona Cardinals – TBD
4 – Tennessee Titans – TBD
5 – New York Giants – TBD
6 – Cleveland Browns – TBD
7 – Washington Commanders – TBD
8 – New Orleans Saints – TBD
9 – Kansas City Chiefs – TBD
10 – New York Giants – TBD 11 – – TBD 12 – – TBD 13 – – TBD 14 – – TBD 15 – – TBD 16 – New York Jets – TBD 17 – – TBD 18 – – TBD 19 – – TBD 20 – Dallas Cowboys – TBD 21 – – TBD 22 – – TBD 23 – – TBD 24 – Cleveland Browns – TBD 25 – – TBD 26 – – TBD 27 – – TBD 28 – – TBD 29 – Kansas City Chiefs – TBD 30 – Miami Dolphins – TBD 31 – – TBD 32 – – TBD