The pick is in: Jaguars select S Jalen Huskey at No. 100 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Jaguars’ fourth pick of the 2026 NFL Draft is safety Jalen Huskey. Here’s everything you need to know.
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 20: Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) celebrates a big 3rd down stop during a college football game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Wisconsin Badgers on September 20th, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the No. 100 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Jalen Huskey, safety, Maryland.
After letting veteran Andrew “Dewey” Wingard walk in free agency, the Jags had to find someone to fill his role as a backup safety and core special teams contributor. Huskey figures to immediately challenge for that spot and attempt to carve out a rotational role in Anthony Campanile’s defense. Check out Big Cat Country’s draft home page for our extensive coverage.
Player Background Name: Jalen Huskey Class: Fourth-year senior Age: 23 (turns 24 in May) Hometown: Frederick, MD High school: Quince Orchard Recruiting: 3 star Consensus ranking: 187 Instagram: @jalenhuskey X: @HuskeyJalen Stats Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds Avg IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2022 * Bowling Green MAC FR CB 9 4 3 7 0. 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 * Bowling Green MAC SO CB 12 30 22 52 1.
0 0. 0 4 42 10. 5 0 6 1 0 0 0 2024 Maryland Big Ten JR CB 12 21 24 45 2.