NFL analyst selects Jaguars' most valuable trade asset in 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars have remained firm that they are committed to wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. , but trade speculation and rumors continue to persist. As the league prepares for the NFL Draft next month, Pro Football Focus (PFF) has compiled a list of each team's most valuable trade asset.

For the Jaguars, John Kosko chose Thomas , despite continued insistence from James Gladstone that the veteran receiver isn't going anywhere. "A popular name in trade discussions this offseason, Thomas appears to have fallen out of favor in Jacksonville following a down sophomore campaign. He was arguably the second-best rookie wide receiver in 2024 and looked like a budding star, especially with a new coaching staff in place," Kosko wrote.

"If reports of the Jaguars exploring a move are accurate, Thomas is not far removed from that strong rookie season, which should still allow Jacksonville to command significant value in a potential trade. " There have been constant reports that Jacksonville is considering trading Thomas, who likely would be a great trade asset, as Kosko pointed out. The problem, however, is that both Gladstone and Liam Coen have repeatedly said that they are not open to trading him.

Gladstone has even gone so far as to make jabs at media outlets continuing to insist that a trade for Thomas is imminent. "No, we haven't, and there hasn't been a ton of dialogue around that front," he said recently, after being asked if the Jaguars have received a trade offer. "Teams check in simply because it seems like there's -- I know the word reputable came up earlier -- I don't think there's been any reputable statement.