Jaguars need to select tight end in third round to boost offense

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The Jacksonville Jaguars should prioritize selecting a tight end in the third round of the NFL Draft to enhance their offense. Head coach Liam Coen emphasizes the need for an additional weapon to support the team's offensive strategy.

Key points

Jaguars need to enhance their offense in the NFL Draft
Liam Coen is the head coach focusing on draft strategy
Jaguars have three third-round picks: 81, 88, and 100
Selecting a tight end is a priority for the Jaguars
A new tight end can complement Brenton Strange

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Jaguars need to select tight end in third round to boost offense

In his role as head coach, Liam Coen must take a world view of this weekend’s NFL Draft. He knows the Jacksonville Jaguars need to add defensive line help and outside linebacker competition.

But on April 24, during a third round in which the Jaguars have three picks (Nos. 81, 88 and 100), the offensive play-caller in Coen should turn to general manager James Gladstone and say, “It’s time to give me another weapon.”

The Jaguars’ initial offensive selection should be a tight end. A tight end who can complement Brenton Strange and allow Coen to move away from using a sixth offensive linemen in “heavy” personnel.

And this may be the draft to address it.

“There are a number of tight ends throughout the draft,” Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters. “As you get into the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds, we see guys that do something well.”

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks during a press conference at the Miller Electric Center, Monday, April 20, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla.