Jacksonville went 13-4 in Liam Coen's first season, won the AFC South, and lost in the Wild Card to Buffalo 27-24. The front office is taking a patient, draft-capital-focused approach to free agency, deliberately letting key contributors walk to recoup compensatory picks in 2027.
| Round 2 | #56 |
| Round 3 | #81 (from Lions), #88, #100 (from Lions) |
| Round 4 | #124 |
| Round 5 | #164, #166 (from 49ers) |
| Round 6 | #203 (from Eagles) |
| Round 7 | #233 (from Lions), #240, #245 (from Rams) |
Traded 2026 1st-round pick (#24 overall) to Cleveland Browns as part of the package to move up to #2 overall in the 2025 draft for Travis Hunter. Acquired two extra 3rd-rounders from Detroit via 2025 draft-day trade-back. Also acquired extra picks via trades of Cam Robinson (5th), Tank Bigsby (5th), Christian Kirk (7th), Fred Johnson (7th), Riley Patterson (7th). Sent 4th and 6th to Las Vegas for Jakobi Meyers. Current picks: Rd2 #56, Rd3 #81, Rd3 #88, Rd3 #100, Rd4 #124, Rd5 #164, Rd5 #166, Rd6 #203, Rd7 #233, Rd7 #240, Rd7 #245.
Critical Needs
The interior defensive line is arguably the Jaguars' biggest need.
Devin Lloyd signed a 3-year, $45M deal with the Panthers after earning second-team All-Pro honors with 5 INTs in 2025.
Important Needs
Center Robert Hainsey (55.8 PFF pass-blocking grade) and right guard Patrick Mekari (52.9 PFF pass-blocking grade) were serviceable stopgaps but graded poorly in pass protection.
Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker are an elite starting duo, but depth behind them is now very thin.
Travis Etienne signed a 4-year, $52M deal with the Saints after rushing for 1,107 yards in 2025.
Depth Needs
Andrew Wingard signed with the Cardinals, removing a starting-caliber safety.
The Jaguars' CB room is actually in solid shape after re-signing Montaric Brown to a 3-year, $33M deal.
- Lost RB Travis Etienne (signed 4yr/$52M with Saints) — creates RB need despite Rodriguez signing
- Lost LB Devin Lloyd (signed 3yr/$45M with Panthers) — major loss, All-Pro LB, creates critical LB need
- Lost CB Greg Newsome II (signed 1yr/$8M with Giants) — reduces CB depth but Brown re-signing mitigates
- Lost S Andrew Wingard (signed with Cardinals) — Antonio Johnson ready to replace as starter
- Lost TE Johnny Mundt (released March 10) — minor depth loss at TE
Under DC Anthony Campanile, Jacksonville runs a zone-heavy defensive scheme that emphasizes coverage ability from all levels. Full scheme analysis →
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