Jaguars draft pick profiles: Everything to know about TE Nate Boerkircher

With the 56th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher. Here is a full breakdown with everything you need to know. Profile Height: 6-055 Weight: 245 Age: 24 Nate Boerkircher's Texas A&M bio Quick breakdown Throughout his college career, Boerkircher's role in the passing game was fairly small.

In five seasons, he totaled just 38 receptions, 19 of which came this past season. With those targets in 2025, Boerkircher averaged 10. 4 yards per catch with three scores, per PFF .

He would make the most of those opportunities, however, showcasing his reliability as a pass-catcher, hauling in nearly 80% of his career targets, while being productive after the catch. What draft experts had to say "Skip the stat page for Boerkircher because what he offers won’t be found there. He has average size and strength but compensates with willingness as a blocker and a taste for contact that isn’t always easy to find.

He can line up in-line, land on targets in space and finish his blocks. Despite pedestrian production over five seasons, his tape shows an ability to challenge man coverage, secure contested catches with sticky hands and accelerate through contact as a runner. He’s flown under the radar but projects as an alignment-versatile combo tight end with the talent to start in the NFL.