Reacts Survey Results After Round 1: Jaguars fans are trusting the process

TL;DR

90% of Jacksonville Jaguars fans support the team's decision not to trade up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager James Gladstone emphasized the importance of a volume play for future success.

Key points

90% of Jaguars fans support not trading up in the draft
2026 NFL Draft talent pool is considered thin
General manager emphasizes importance of volume play
Jaguars have +2500 odds to win Super Bowl LXI

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Liam Coen of the Jacksonville Jaguars speaks with general manger James Gladstone during warmups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans if they were ok with the team not trading back in to make a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A whopping 90% of respondents are just fine with Jacksonville’s Round 1 approach.

An aggressive trade-up wouldn’t have made much sense. As we previewed in Big Cat Country’s latest staff roundtable, the 2026 talent pool is thin. That’s part of the reason we saw a running back, off-ball linebacker, safety, and tight end go off the board in the first half of Round 1. Even beyond the top crop, this draft seems to offer more role players at non-premium positions than potential stars at premium spots. It’s not the type of year to trade up in, and that especially applies to Jacksonville. After years of aggressive spending in free agency, plus last year’s trade-up for , the Jaguars understand that they’re in a position to reload resources. General manager James Gladstone said after Round 1 ended, “I think the idea of a volume play is an important thing for us to acknowledge … that gives you a lot more chances to hit, a lot more chances to miss. But we’ll take the chances at this stage knowing that we feel good about our process.” The Jaguars currently have +2500 odds to win Super Bowl LXI, according to . Check out for our extensive coverage, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Q&A

What percentage of Jaguars fans are okay with the team's draft strategy?

90% of Jacksonville Jaguars fans are fine with the team's decision not to trade back into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Why did the Jaguars choose not to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Jaguars opted not to trade up because the 2026 talent pool is considered thin, making it less advantageous to pursue aggressive trades.

What are the Jaguars' current odds to win Super Bowl LXI?

The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have +2500 odds to win Super Bowl LXI, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.