Jaguars pick 'disruptive' defensive tackle in post-free agency mock draft
In a post-free agency NFL mock draft, the Jaguars selected a "disruptive" defensive tackle, addressing a major need.
Following the initial waves of NFL free agency, a 2026 mock draft has the Jacksonville Jaguars addressing what is still their biggest positional need. In a multi-round mock draft from Pro Football Network , the Jaguars selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton. Halton is the No.
6 ranked defensive tackle on Mel Kiper Jr. 's big board. This unit for the Jaguars is short on depth and needs a more consistent pass rush -- something that was lacking down the stretch last season.
Jaguars pick Oklahoma IDL Gracen Halton in 2026 NFL mock draft Halton is listed at 6-2 and weighs 292 pounds. He has played fewer than 1,000 career snaps, filling a rotational role over the last two seasons. He's had steady pass rush production, generating 29 pressures in 2024 and 30 pressures this past season with nine total sacks.
Out of 169 eligible defensive tackles, Halton ranked 28th in PFF's pass-rush win rate metric. He also graded out quite well as a run defender. For more on Halton, here is what NFL.