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The Jacksonville Jaguars' most improved position for 2026 is cornerback, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. The team's confidence stems from Travis Hunter's health and the re-signing of Montaric Brown.
Following free agency and the NFL draft, where have the Jacksonville Jaguars improved the most this offseason?
Each of ESPN's NFL Nation reporters answered that question for their respective teams. When it came to the Jaguars, Michael DiRocco selected the cornerback position.
The main reason for DiRocco's selection? Travis Hunter being healthy.
"The Jaguars believe Hunter was their best corner despite the smaller workload on defense," DiRocco wrote. "Re-signing Montaric Brown to start on the other side is a major plus, too. If Jourdan Lewis returns to his level of play before his Week 16 foot injury, cornerback will be the Jaguars' strongest position group."
As DiRocco notes, Hunter played only 37% of the defensive snaps last season before his injury. However, he brings impressive ball skills and an innate coverage ability to the Jacksonville secondary. Those abilities can be maximized with him taking on a larger role defensively.
Along with Hunter, re-signing Montaric Brown was key to providing stability at this unit. Following a breakout season in 2025, Brown will start opposite of Hunter. At the nickel will be Jourdan Lewis, and the versatile will be the first option off the bench.
The cornerback position is deemed most improved due to Travis Hunter's expected health and the re-signing of Montaric Brown.
Travis Hunter is considered the Jaguars' best cornerback, and his health is crucial for strengthening the team's defensive lineup.
Montaric Brown's re-signing is seen as a significant boost, providing stability alongside Travis Hunter in the cornerback group.
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The Jaguars were already one of the best at taking the ball away last season. Sticky coverage on the back end will also go a long way in helping out the pass rush, as Josh Hines-Allen described recently.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL offseason: Cornerback named Jaguars most improved position