JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

John from Cape May Court House

Gotta say, coming out of this, got way more questions than answers. That is all, as you were.

I'm not sure that many questions remain following the Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft. To review, here were their 10 selections: Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher (Round 2, No. 56 overall), Texas A&M defensive tackle Albert Regis (Round 3, No. 81 overall), Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon (Round 3, No. 88 overall), Maryland safety Jalen Huskey (Round 3, No. 100 overall), Duke edge Wesley Williams (Round 4, No. 119 overall), Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (Round 5, No. 164 overall), Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron (Round 6, No. 191 overall), Stanford wide receiver CJ Williams (Round 6, No. 203 overall), Washington edge Zach Durfee (Round 7, No. 233 overall) and Middle Tennessee State linebacker Parker Hughes (Round 7, No. 240 overall). The only question that really matters: "What were the Jaguars trying to do this past weekend?" The answer essentially is they entered the weekend with no real pressing holes – and with a goal of reshaping the tight end position so they could play multiple tight end packages more effectively. They also wanted to continue adding contributing players who fit their identity. They did these things, also addressing offensive and defensive line – and the secondary – early, while continuing to make this a roster of mentally and physically tough players. Without a Top 50 selection, this wasn't going to be a splash draft featuring immediate obvious starters. It was going to be methodical with an eye on depth, early contribution and developing for the long-term. That, for the most part, was what it was.

Anita from Springfield

Fans fan, and seem to have wanted more "flash." I for one am stoked at what sound like a bunch of lunchpail guys that will make us tougher. It's a physical game. Physical players win that game. DUUUUUVAL!!!!

This question cuts to the heart of the Jaguars and the 2026 NFL Draft. They indeed eschewed flash and focused on building/enhancing parts of the roster such as offensive and defensive line and tight end. And secondary. Those parts of the roster aren't the most high-profile, flashy or sexy parts – but they are nonetheless important parts. The Jaguars in addition to these specifics also addressed size, strength, toughness, etc. This team identifies as a tough, physical team that can punch and take a punch. It was somewhat quietly among the NFL's toughest teams in 2026 and that was a major reason for its success last season. It got tougher this past weekend.

Jeff from Orange, CA

What wasn't addressed in the draft that you expected to be?

I thought the Jaguars might address outside linebacker and/or edge a bit earlier. I wasn't overly surprised at all that much because the Jaguars didn't have extreme needs to address. They therefore weren't going to desperately trade or reach at positions. And they didn't.

Michael from Mean Streets of Arlington

All the draft grades I've seen have us at the bottom. That means we're doing things the right way correct?

Good eye. I wrote and said often during the leadup to the 2026 NFL Draft that mock drafts and pre-draft hyperbole – in addition to often being a cycle of misperception and misinformation – is perhaps the most high-profile waste of energy in the NFL year. I also have written and said this often leading to many previous drafts. There is nothing inherently evil or dangerous about this misinterpretation and misinformation, because the NFL Draft – like the NFL – is about entertainment and fans are unquestionably entertained by pre-draft talk during an otherwise largely football-free three months. And it's not the fault of the countless "draft analysts," who unquestionably are passionate – and sometimes comparatively knowledgeable – about the subject. But they are also limited in knowledge compared to most people intimately involved in the draft process, which limits the real-life importance of most pre-draft analysis. Couple that with the whole process being projection and you have a lot of time and resources spent on a process that – while important – is far from an exact science. But I do confess that I was wrong about mock drafts being the most meaningless element of the process. That spot atop the misinformation mountain is unquestionably taken by draft grades. Does being at the bottom of these grades absolutely, positively mean a team is doing things right? Maybe not absolutely, positively. But pretty close.

Kai from Jacksonville

How will you fix the defense and run game after running back Travis Etienne Jr. and linebacker Devin Lloyd left?

This question is based on a premise that the Jaguars' running game and defense were dependent on Etienne and Lloyd – and that the units are therefore broken after they left as unrestricted free agents earlier this offseason. This is not a correct premise.

Al from Fruit Cove, FL

So, all we needed to replace Lloyd was a late seventh-round small-school selection?

The Jaguars felt entering the 2026 NFL Draft that they had no major needs on the roster that had to be filled. This meant they could draft without reaching to fill those needs. Many observers and fans assumed this was not the case, particularly at off-ball linebacker. The Jaguars' actions this weekend showed they were serious about not having major holes on the roster, particularly at off-ball linebacker.

Kelton from Three Forks, MT

I'm sure glad so-called experts don't get to grade my work. I can remember some Grade A drafts for the Jags that were an "F" two years later. Let's let them go through rookie minicamp before we call them all bust or put them in the Hall of Fame.

Yep.

Steve from Jax Beach, FL

I'm not pretending to know how to evaluate players or NFL rosters but did we just send a message that Brenton Strange may not get to a second contract with the Jags? Two tight ends with differing skill sets don't seem to indicate we are that worried about extending Strange.

Nothing that happened this weekend remotely indicates that the Jaguars don't want to – or won't – re-sign Strange. Many things that happened this weekend indicate that the Jaguars plan to play a lot of tight ends in a lot of plays moving forward.

Kaydie from Riverside, Jacksonville

It strikes me how the NFL media, expert analyst value boards and mock draft culture accomplish little more than being a source of frustration, anger and – in some cases – rage for NFL fans who consume it. I find it problematic and was wondering if you would care to comment.

It is what it is.

Steve from Nashville, TN

Last August the Jaguars carried three tight ends on their 53-man roster (Hunter Long, Brenton Strange, Johnny Mundt). This year will it be more than three and drop a running back or wide receiver?

I expect the Jaguars to carry four tight ends on the 53-man roster more often than not next season. I don't yet have a great feel for the specifics at all other positions.

Steve from Nashville, TN

How is an "IOL" different from a Guard?

An interior offensive lineman perhaps can play guard and center whereas a guard perchance can only play guard. Or something like that.

Jim from Jax

It sounds like Jax picked a tight end Round 2 partially because of the league trend. The question is, do they believe in the philosophy of tight end heavy plays or are they just following the trend?

The Jaguars, like many teams in the league, saw how effective the Los Angeles Rams were in two- and three-tight end packages last season. We'll get more into this moving forward, but a skim-the-surface explanation is that as defenses have leaned toward multiple defensive-back defenses in recent seasons, teams such as the Rams have countered that with multiple tight end formations. Those multiple tight end formations allow offenses to run more – or pass underneath – more effectively – against this sort of defense. The Jaguars wanted to improve this position this offseason to take similarly take advantage of those defenses. It's a cyclical league and this is the current cycle.

Charles from Riverside

Hello, John. I read where Pregnon and Boerkircher are "run-blocking upgrades." Pregnon is listed as a downhill run blocker, and Boerkircher would be able to line up opposite side of Strange for a one-back set. That's all I need to hear, I'm all in! Do you see this as a possible upgrade, and do you believe it was part of the reason for these picks?

Yes.

Joel from Yulee

Can you describe your process when you are at Strings of how you are hunting up the beer you want to drink?

I walk to the back where the beers are on the big board. I see that they have Bullet Bob. I order Bullet Bob. I smile. I drink. Repeat.

Tom from The Mean Streets of Nocatee

There should be no debate regarding No. 11. Rob Johnson.

Wait a day or two, Tom. We're still talking draft.