5 ways for Jaguars to 'ace' the 2026 NFL draft

What must happen in the 2026 NFL draft in order for the Jacksonville Jaguars to "ace" their selections and address their key needs? ESPN's Ben Solak recently answered that question for the Jaguars and the other 31 NFL teams. Step one for the Jaguars is that while they have 11 draft picks, giving them the ability to trade up from pick No.

56 -- their first selection -- Solak would prefer to see Jacksonville stay put and load up on Day 2 talent with the four picks that they have. From there, the two biggest priorities for the Jaguars are at defensive tackle and linebacker. At tackle, the Jaguars need additional depth and more pass-rush juice this season.

"Defensive tackle is also a must-get, perhaps with Round 3 developmental gems such as Tyler Onyedim (Texas A&M) and Gracen Halton (Oklahoma)," wrote Solak. While at linebacker, adding competition in the absence of Devin Lloyd wouldn't be a bad idea -- even if James Gladstone is bullish on Ventrell Miller. "I'd expect the Jaguars to use No.

56 on a linebacker to replace the outgoing Devin Lloyd and anticipate the decline of Foyesade Oluokun , who is turning 31 this summer," wrote Solak. " Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) and CJ Allen (Georgia) have the sort of intangibles Gladstone would admire. " Beyond those two position groups, Solak notes making an addition at running back to split time with Bhayshul Tuten.