{"id":870581,"date":"2026-04-20T11:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870581\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:55:23","slug":"jaguars-7-round-mock-draft-delivers-instant-impact-while-reshaping-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870581\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars 7-round mock draft delivers instant impact while reshaping the future"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jacksonville Jaguars threw a curveball one week before the 2026 NFL Draft when they traded for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. Having taken care of their biggest need<\/a>, general manager James Gladstone can fix other roster voids. <\/p>\n

While the Jags don’t have a first-round selection, they have 11 picks, including three in Round 3. That’s more than enough ammo to replenish the roster. This begs the question: How will Jacksonville’s haul look once the draft concludes? This seven-round mock takes a guess. <\/p>\n

Round 2, pick 56: The Jaguars select Cashius Howell, Texas A&M pass rusher<\/p>\n

Aside from the interior defensive line, the Jaguars also need to bolster the pass rush. They do it in Round 2 when they take Cashius Howell. Heading into the draft, his biggest shortcoming is his lack of arm length<\/a>. Nevertheless, that didn’t stop him from being productive at Texas A&M.<\/p>\n

Just last season, Howell had 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble for the Aggies. Jacksonville could use that kind of production behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen. <\/p>\n

Round 3, pick 81 (via Detroit): The Jaguars select Max Klare, Ohio State tight end<\/p>\n

Max Klare doesn’t have great hands, and his blocking leaves a bit to be desired. That said, you shouldn’t focus too much on the things he can’t do and instead pay attention to his ability to stretch the field<\/a> and his potential to make plays after the catch.<\/p>\n

In Jacksonville, Klare’s skill set would complement Brenton Strange, who’s a dominant blocker and a reliable pass catcher as well. <\/p>\n

Round 3, pick 88: The Jaguars select Domonique Orange, Iowa State defensive tackle<\/p>\n

As noted before, just because Jacksonville traded for Ruke Orhorhoro doesn’t mean they can’t keep fortifying the interior defensive trenches. That’s precisely what they do with Domonique Orange in Round 3. <\/p>\n

Big Citrus isn’t the most athletic defensive tackle<\/a> but excels at stopping the run. If he can improve as a pass-rusher, he could turn out to be a dynamic rotational piece early in his NFL career. <\/p>\n

Round 3, pick 100 (via Detroit): The Jaguars select Malik Muhammad, Texas cornerback<\/p>\n

Early in the offseason, it looked like cornerback was going to be a big roster void, but that’s no longer the case after Jacksonville re-signed Montaric Brown. Couple that with the fact that Travis Hunter is slated to play defense full-time, and the Jags are in good shape at cornerback. That said, they could still use further reinforcements in the boundaries. <\/p>\n

Round 4, pick 124: The Jaguars select Austin Barber, Florida offensive tackle<\/p>\n

It would be great if the Jaguars could target either Chase Bisontis or Gennings Dunker in Round 2, but they have more pressing needs to address early in the draft. Once they take care of them, though, they can use a selection on a hog molly. Austin Barber in Round 4 would be an intriguing pick.<\/p>\n

Like most bigs at this point of the draft, Barber has to work on his overall technique, and his lack of athleticism makes him a candidate to switch inside<\/a> after playing tackle at Florida. He could be a depth piece as a rookie and compete for a bigger role in 2027. <\/p>\n

Round 5, pick 164: The Jaguars select Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M running back<\/p>\n

On Day 3, teams can start to look for potential gems. The Jaguars do precisely that with Le’Veon Moss in the fifth round. His blocking chops aren’t great<\/a>, and he wasn’t used much as a pass-catcher at Texas A&M, but his one-cut running style could make him an intriguing addition to the Jacksonville backfield behind Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, and LeQuint Allen Jr. <\/p>\n

Round 5, pick 166 (via Philadelphia): The Jaguars select Justin Joly, NC State tight end<\/p>\n

Double-dip at tight end? That’s right. All the Jaguars’ tight ends are slated to become free agents in 2027. Even if they extend Brenton Strange<\/a>, and it looks like they will, it would be a good idea to replenish the unit. Unlike Max Klare, Justin Joly won’t create many yards after the catch, but he could carve a niche because of his blocking skills. <\/p>\n

Round 6, pick 203 (via Philadelphia): The Jaguars select Josh Cameron, Baylor receiver<\/p>\n

The Jaguars are stacked at receiver, with Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter, and Parker Washington in the mix. However, they could use a No. 5. Josh Cameron could fill that role. He doesn’t have great burst<\/a>, and his footwork needs refinement. On the other hand, the former Baylor standout possesses great hands, and his physicality allows him to gain extra yards. <\/p>\n

Round 7, pick 233 (via Detroit): The Jaguars select Tyre West, Tennessee defensive end <\/p>\n

Even with Ruke Orhorhoro and Domonique Orange in the mix, the Jags shouldn’t hesitate to add another defensive lineman in the later rounds. Tyre West can line up on the edge or inside<\/a>. That kind of versatility would make him a movable chess piece on Anthony Campanile’s scheme. <\/p>\n

Round 7, pick 240: The Jaguars select Ephesians Prysock, Washington cornerback<\/p>\n

After taking Malik Muhammad in Round 3, the Jaguars take yet another boundary cornerback. While Ephesians Prysock has his work cut out to make the leap to the pros, he certainly has the size and length to thrive. Down the road, he could be a solid depth piece in the perimeter.<\/p>\n

Round 7, pick 245 (via Houston): The Jaguars select Cole Wisniewski: Texas Tech safety <\/p>\n

The Jaguars are set at safety even after letting Andrew Wingard walk in free agency… at least for the moment. Eric Murray was a dependable starter, while Antonio Johnson is coming off a breakout season. Moreover, Caleb Ransaw is coming from injury, so he could compete for a featured role in 2026. Rayuan Lane is also in the mix, but he’s more of a contributor on special teams at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n

Either way, the Jags invest a draft pick in Louis Moore, who could vie for playing time on special teams early in his career and compete for a backup role down the road. His background as a linebacker<\/a> makes him an intriguing developmental prospect.<\/p>\n

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