Jaguars history: A look at the Jacksonville’s 2026 draft pick numbers

Q: What is significant about the Jaguars' 2026 draft picks?

The Jaguars will not have a first-round pick for the first time in franchise history and hold eleven total picks.

Q: Who was the Jaguars' first-ever third-round pick?

The 2026 draft will mark the first time the Jaguars have a third-round pick, specifically at positions 81 and 100.

Q: Which notable players have been drafted by the Jaguars in the past?

Past notable players include DT Larry Smith Jr. in 1999 and DT Derek Landri in 2007, among others.

Q: How many total picks do the Jaguars have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Jaguars currently have eleven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 30: Linebacker Danny Clark #55 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs out before the Jags game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 30, 2003 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Buccaneers 17-10. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images). | Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow! For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars will not have a first-round pick. The Jags have eleven picks (for now) this year. Let’s take a look at the players most recently drafted by the team in those draft slots. **Round 2, Pick 56: DT Larry Smith Jr., 1999**

The played 31 games over the span of three seasons and made six sacks and 119 tackles for the Seminoles. Smith started in seven out of the 53 games he played over the duration of four seasons in Jacksonville. He recorded one forced fumble, four sacks, and 52 combined tackles before becoming a in 2003. **Round 3, Pick 81:** The 2026 draft will be the first time in franchise history that the Jaguars will have this pick. **Round 3, Pick 88:** **** played for Troy from 2021 to 2023 and Tulane for the 2024 season. His college stat sheet included 114 tackles, being voted Honorable Mention All-SBC, and named Third-Team All-AAC in 2024. The DT was added to the injured reserve in August 2025. **From the Big Cat Country archives:** **Round 3, Pick 100:** The 2026 draft will be the first time in franchise history that the Jaguars will have this pick. **Round 4, Pick 124:** The 2026 draft will be the first time in franchise history that the Jaguars will have this pick. **Round 5, Pick 164:** The 2026 draft will be the first time in franchise history that the Jaguars will have this pick. **** The DT at Notre Dame, registering ten sacks and 108 combined tackles. During Landri’s three seasons as a Jaguar, he played in 35 games and recorded three sacks and 39 combined tackles. The team him in December 2009. **From the Big Cat Country archives:** **** Lee came from Tulane and Nebraska with 6,744 yards and 46 touchdowns. He was in August 2019. **From the Big Cat Country archives:** **** The safety from Kentucky spent three seasons in Jacksonville. He started 27 out of 31 games played, and recorded two sacks and 124 combined tackles. After being by the team, McCree returned for camp in 2009 and served as the team’s assistant secondary coach in 2012. **From the Big Cat Country archives:** **** Parish was the second player drafted by the team in . He spent all four years at Houston and was named a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection in 2021. The team the FB/OLB in 2023. **From the Big Cat Country archives:** **Round 7, Pick 245: ** While in Illinois, was a three-time honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and recorded 384 tackles. He spent four seasons in Jacksonville, starting in 27 out of 61 games, and accumulating two sacks and 185 combined tackles. He signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2004. Big Cat Country’s 2026 NFL Draft home page for all things Jaguars draft-related can be found . Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on , , , , and .