What draft experts said about new Jaguars WR Josh Cameron
Here is what several draft analysts had to say about new Jaguars' WR Josh Cameron in their pre-draft scouting reports.
In the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected WR Josh Cameron with the 191st pick. The Jaguars traded with the New England Patriots to move up from pick 196. Although there are plenty of starting wide receivers already on the Jaguars' roster, there was a need for more depth and competition on the back end of this unit.
After five seasons at Baylor, Cameron carved out a major role on the offense, particularly in the last two seasons. In those last two years, he caught 131 of his 177 targets, for a catch rate of 68. 5%, and an average of 13.
5 yards per catch, with 19 combined touchdowns. He also stood out on special teams, where as a punt returner, Cameron had 45 career attempts, averaging nearly 21 yards per return in 2024 and 15. 3 yards per return in 2023, per PFF .
In his post-draft press conference, GM James Gladstone also noted Cameron's ability as a blocker -- an important element at the receiver position in Liam Coen's offense -- and how he attacks the football when it's in the air. Here is what draft analysts had to say about Cameron in their pre-draft scouting reports. NFL.