The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Zach Durfee, a defensive end from Washington, with the 233rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Durfee had a standout 2025 season, recording 35 pressures and ranking 11th in pass rush win rate among defensive ends.
With the 233rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Washington defensive end Zach Durfee.
The 2025 season was a breakout year for Durfee, who produced 35 pressures after having only 10 the season prior. Behind that production was Durfee's ability to win quickly, ranking 11th in pass rush win rate among defensive ends, according to PFF.
Durfee was highlighted by ESPN as their 2026 Prospect X.
Here are what two prominent draft analysts had to say about Durfee's game.
"Durfee is an edge defender with good short-area quickness. He’s a twitchy athlete boasting sudden change of direction. However, he’s lacking in overall production, has short arms and could struggle with edge-setting/take-on duties while scrapping against tackles. When blocked early, Durfee often finds ways to stay alive to rally to the ball-carrier. He lacks polish/planning as a pass rusher but creates pressure with his footwork and rush surge. Durfee needs more work in both phases, but his athletic profile and special-teams potential could buy him time to develop on the back end of a roster."
"Durfee struggles to play through contact and has underdeveloped shed skills versus both the run and pass, but his athletic twitch and energetic play style rightfully have NFL teams interested."
Durfee, along with BJ Green, , and Wesley Williams, will be in the mix for the rotational snaps at defensive end. Typically, four players see regular playing time, leaving two spots up for grabs with Hines-Allen and Walker leading the way.
Zach Durfee recorded 35 pressures in the 2025 season, a significant increase from just 10 the previous year.
Zach Durfee was highlighted as ESPN's 2026 Prospect X due to his impressive performance and ranking 11th in pass rush win rate among defensive ends.
Zach Durfee was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 233rd overall pick.
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Durfee could also see ample playing time on special teams.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Scouting reports on new Jaguars' DE Zach Durfee