Previewing Jaguars' tight end position ahead of 2026 NFL draft
With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Jaguars. Up next are the tight ends.
With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Jacksonville Jaguars . The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25.
Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with -- tied for the second-most in the NFL. He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit. Up next in our preview are the tight ends.
If you missed our other previews, you can find them below. Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Jaguars' tight ends under contract ahead of 2026 NFL draft Brenton Strange Quintin Morris Hunter Long Patrick Herbert Jaguars offseason moves at tight end Jaguars re-sign free agent Quintin Morris . The Jaguars released Johnny Mundt in favor of salary cap space.
What is the need at tight end for the Jaguars? With Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Hunter Long at the top of the depth chart, there isn't a huge need here for the 2026 season, although with only four tight ends under contract currently, additional depth is required. That said, the draft is about planning ahead, after all, and looking to the 2027 offseason, both Morris and Long are set to be free agents.