Jacksonville Jaguars sign TE Nate Boerkircher to wrap up draft class
The Jaguars have now signed all 10 of their draft selections, wrapping up the class by inking a deal with second round TE Nate Boerkircher.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have wrapped up inking deals for their 2026 NFL Draft class now that second-round pick, tight end Nate Boerkircher has signed on the dotted line. Jacksonville made 10 selections in this year's draft. The team announced the move Wednesday.
Rookie deals are standard-issue these days and there was never a doubt that Boerkircher would sign ahead of training camp. Boerkircher participated in the team's rookie minicamp in May. Boerkircher was selected with the 56th-overall pick and immediately became a talking point around the league and within NFL Draft analyst circles.
The conversation revolved around the team's perceived reach for the selection as Boerkircher was slotted low in numerous pre-draft rankings around the NFL. Jaguars trade rumors: Could Jacksonville make a move for A. J.
Brown? Still, the Jaguars view Boerkircher as a perfect fit for their team and tight ends room alongside starter Brenton Strange and backups Quintin Morris and Hunter Long . The franchise feels a shift in way NFL offense's run, utilizing heavier tight end packages to counter teams utilizing smaller boxes on defense over the years with the expansion of the passing game.