Day two draft day options for the Jaguars at edge rusher
Let’s take a peak at some of the top Day Two edge rusher options for the Jaguars in the draft.
The Jaguars’ endless search for an EDGE3 continues as it still very much is the Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker show in Jacksonville. At times, it’s really hampered the defensive’s success, notably this past season with the injuries to Travon Walker. The Jaguars’ star duo has amassed 68 sacks over the last four seasons.
After those two, it’s a steep fall off as the next 10 sack leaders combined account for just 51 sacks. With just four edge rushers on the active roster, it’s easy to understand why it’s one of the team’s top needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. With that in mind, let’s take a peak at some of the top Day Two options for the Jaguars at the position.
Cashius Howell, Texas A&M Cashius Howell, along with Albert Regis and Tyler Onyedim, formed one of the nation’s top defensive lines. It was Howell, however, that was the star of the show, notching 11 sacks on his way to being named a unanimous All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year. A transfer from the MAC, Howell proved the jump in competition was no problem at Texas A&M.
He led the SEC in sacks and his 19. 9% Pass-Rush Win % ranked 4th. His ability to set the edge and defend the run is lacking, but the skillset is there for him to be a productive rotational pass-rusher early on.