2026 Jacksonville Jaguars Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 7 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: October 12, 2026Overview
Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 selections. Biggest needs: .
Complete Draft Class:- Round 1 (#23): David Stone, Defensive Line, Oklahoma — Grade A-
- Round 2 (#54): OJ Frederique Jr, Cornerback, Miami — Grade B-
- Round 3 (#93): Koi Perich, Safety, Oregon — Grade B-
- Round 4 (#124): Christian Alliegro, Inside Linebacker, Ohio State — Grade C
- Round 5 (#155): Earnest Greene III, Offensive Tackle, Georgia — Grade C
- Round 6 (#186): Kayin Lee, Nickel Cornerback, Tennessee — Grade C-
- Round 6 (#217): Anthony Donkoh, Offensive Guard, Penn State — Grade C-
Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #23 - Jacksonville Jaguars: David Stone, Defensive Line, Oklahoma
Rank: #16 overall | Grade: A- Why This Pick:With no clear roster hole dictating the pick, Jacksonville simply takes the best player on the board, and a five-star, ascending interior disruptor falling to 23 after being graded 16th is too much value to pass up. Stone's freshman-year wobble and that brief portal flirtation explain some of the slide, but a 4-3 front can always use another disruptive three-technique, and the Jaguars aren't passing on this kind of upside for need's sake.
The Fit:Stone's explosive first step, nearly 35-inch arms, and violent hand usage make him a plug-and-play penetrator for a 4-3 scheme that wants its three-technique attacking gaps rather than two-gapping. His 18.6% run-stop rate and SEC-leading pressure numbers at defensive tackle through six games show real disruption on both downs, though his linear pass-rush plan and tendency to overrun plays against misdirection mean he'll likely start in a rotational role early while he refines his counters and discipline against the run.
- Strengths: Explosive first step paired with heavy, active hands wins the line of scrimmage immediately
- Weaknesses: Pass-rush plan still linear with limited counter moves to complement the power game
- NFL Comp: Jalen Carter (penetrating 3-tech with violent hands and elite first step)
Pick #54 - Jacksonville Jaguars: OJ Frederique Jr, Cornerback, Miami
Rank: #66 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:Jacksonville already addressed the trenches with David Stone in round one, so here they lean into a best-player-available approach, grabbing Frederique 12 spots ahead of his #66 ranking. It's a mild reach on paper, but cornerback depth is never a bad investment, and the Jaguars are betting that his technical polish outweighs the modest production gap between pick and rank. For a team without a glaring need dictating the pick, taking the more talented player over a strict need-fill is defensible.
The Fit:Frederique brings exactly the kind of press-man skill set that plays well on the boundary in a 4-3 scheme, using his length and footwork to mirror receivers and disrupt at the catch point. He's started outside and in the slot, and his special teams value as a gunner gives Jacksonville some roster flexibility early on. The concern is obvious: one career interception means he hasn't turned his coverage ability into takeaways, and durability questions mean he's more likely a developmental piece who earns snaps as he proves he can stay healthy and convert technique into production.
- Strengths: Elite press-man technique, considered among the best corners in the class from a pure technical standpoint
- Weaknesses: Almost no ball production, just one career interception entering 2026
- NFL Comp: Kool-Aid McKinstry (press-man technician profile)
Pick #93 - Jacksonville Jaguars: Koi Perich, Safety, Oregon
Rank: #62 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:This is pure value, Jacksonville getting a player ranked 62nd overall sliding all the way to pick 93. With no glaring need dictating the pick, the Jaguars simply took the best player on the board, doubling down on their secondary after already adding OJ Frederique Jr at corner earlier in this draft. Betting on upside this late is an easy call when the talent gap between his rank and his draft slot is this wide.
The Fit:Perich gives Jacksonville a true chess piece who can line up at free safety, in the box, or in the slot, which fits well in a defense looking for versatile pieces behind the front seven. His 4.4 speed and ballhawking instincts in the deep middle, backed by five interceptions as a true freshman, make him an immediate asset in coverage, though his tendency to bite on play-action and double moves plus inconsistent technique against detailed route concepts suggest he will need seasoning before locking down a starting role. He also adds return value on special teams, something Jacksonville can use right away even as he develops.
- Strengths: A consensus top-15 prospect for 2027 with first-round potential
- Weaknesses: Coverage consistency needs to tighten
- NFL Comp: Brian Branch (Lions), undersized do-it-all safety/nickel hybrid with ballhawking instincts
Pick #124: Christian Alliegro (Inside Linebacker, Ohio State) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #155: Earnest Greene III (Offensive Tackle, Georgia) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #186: Kayin Lee (Nickel Cornerback, Tennessee) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #217: Anthony Donkoh (Offensive Guard, Penn State) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.