Jaguars post-free agency mock draft roundup: Front seven help
Following the initial waves of NFL free agency, here is who the Jaguars are selecting in some recent 2026 mock drafts.
How have the initial waves of NFL free agency impacted mock drafts for the Jacksonville Jaguars ? Through the first week-plus of free agency, the Jaguars re-signed Dennis Gardeck and Montaric Brown, and made just one outside addition, signing running back Chris Rodriguez. Jacksonville also saw Devin Lloyd, Travis Etienne, and Greg Newsome sign elsewhere.
So how might these moves -- or the moves not made -- alter the Jaguars' approach to the NFL draft? Let's take a look at who the Jaguars are selecting in some recent mock drafts. CBS Sports 56: Zakee Wheatley , S, Penn State 81: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan 88: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern 100: Chris McClellan, IDL, Florida Takeaways: The Jaguars have flexibility going into the draft, but taking a safety with their first selection doesn't feel like a need that has to be addressed right away, with Eric Murray, Antonio Johnson, Caleb Ransaw, and Rayuan Lane on the roster.
Adding two defensive linemen in the top 100 feels like a must, and for a team that prioritized offensive line competition, a selection in the early going doesn't feel like a stretch. The Draft Network 56: Domonique Orange, IDL, Iowa State Takeaways: Defensive tackle is arguably the biggest need that the Jaguars have. Depth and a more consistent push from the interior are needed.
Orange is listed at 6-4 - 325 pounds. USA Today 56: Jacob Rodriguez , LB, Texas Tech Takeaways: With Lloyd no longer in the mix, the starting spot next to Foye Oluokun is up for grabs. Perhaps the Jaguars look internally to fill that role with either Ventrell Miller or Jack Kiser, but adding competition wouldn't be a bad idea either.