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The Jacksonville Jaguars selected tight end Nate Boerkircher from Texas A&M with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Boerkircher will serve as the No. 3 tight end and participate in 2-TE and 3-TE packages.
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Nate Boerkircher #87 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter at Kyle Field on November 15, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images
With the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected tight end Nate Boerkircher, tight end, Texas A&M.
The Jaguars figured to add to the position at some point this weekend after parting ways with Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt. Boerkircher will join the team as the No. 3 tight end and figures to be involved in both 2-TE and 3-TE personnel packages. Head coach Liam Coenās former boss, Sean McVay, popularized 3-TE sets last season.
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The Jaguars seemed to be well-positioned after Round 1 with how many pass rushers remained on the board. However, nine defensive linemen were selected before Jacksonville went on the clock, including Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas, whom the traded up ahead of the Jaguars at No. 55 to select.
The Jaguars selected tight end Nate Boerkircher from Texas A&M with the No. 56 overall pick.
Nate Boerkircher plays as a tight end.
The Jaguars drafted a tight end to strengthen the position after releasing Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt.
Boerkircher will be the No. 3 tight end and is expected to be involved in both 2-TE and 3-TE personnel packages.
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Perhaps the Patriotsā move caused somewhat of a panic within the Jaguarsā draft room⦠because otherwise, itās hard to explain why the team drafted the 163rd-ranked player on consensus big boards.
Boerkircher is probably a fine player, and Jacksonvilleās regime has arguably already earned the benefit of the doubt, but this was a puzzling pick.
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Stats
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Generated 4/24/2026.
Reports
From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Skip the stat page for Boerkircher because what he offers wonāt be found there. Despite pedestrian production over five seasons, his tape shows an ability to challenge man coverage, secure contested catches with sticky hands and accelerate through contact as a runner.
From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:
Boerkircher is a good-sized athlete with the catch-point talent and blocking refinement to earn a role in an NFL offense. He brings versatility to line up detached, in the backfield or in the slot.
From Ben Cartwright of Sports Info Solutions:
Even with some athletic and explosive limitations, Boerkircher has the FBI, hands, and competitive toughness to be a quality No. 2 backup at the next level.
From Daniel Harms of Bleacher Report:
Nate Boerkircher will come into the NFL as a blocking-first tight end, but he has more in the tank as a route-runner than youād expect.
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