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Ruke Orhorhoro News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 18

3 Most Pressing Observations Following Jaguars' Trade for Ruke Orhorhoro

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars got active before the NFL Draft, making a deal Friday afternoon to add to the defensive tackle room. The Jaguars added defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday, sending former second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith over in exchange.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Grading the Maason Smith — Ruke Orhorhoro trade: Jags improve interior of defensive line by addition and subtraction

The Jags and Falcons pulled off a switcheroo of 2024 second round draft picks. And the Jaguars likely got the better end of the deal. The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 NFL Draft with plenty of questions on the defensive side of the ball.

Cooper Hodges News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

Jaguars Cut OL Cooper Hodges

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have waived OL Cooper Hodges on Friday. Hodges, 25, was a four-year starter at Appalachian State and a four-time All-Sun Belt selection, including first-team honors his final two seasons. The Jaguars selected him with the No.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 17

25 Best NFL Draft Fits For the Jaguars Ranked Round-by-Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few nights away, and few teams have at much at stake as the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the Jaguars do not pick until No.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 17

This Pass-Rushing Prospect Makes Perfect Sense for Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The first pass-rushing name is on the board for the Jacksonville Jaguars' draft process, and it is one that makes plenty of sense.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 17

All-Jaguars Mock Draft Based Purely on Their Pre-Draft Meetings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and it is time to start firing up the mock drafts. We are going to use a different exercise this time around, though.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 17

Fascinating Tight End Prospect Lands on Jaguars' Virtual Meetings List

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are about to let the draft process speak for itself, and the last few names are trickling in for their offseason list.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 16

Jaguars Add Another Intriguing DB to Pre-Draft Talks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is officially seven days away. The Jacksonville Jaguars have done their homework on a number of prospects throughout the draft process in the form of virtual meetings and combine interviews.

James Gladstone News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 16

Rest of NFL is Finally Saying What Jaguars' James Gladstone Said a Year Ago

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When the Jacksonville Jaguars made the biggest trade in franchise history last April, it said a few things. James Gladstone's 2025 gamble to trade a second-round pick and a future first-round pick to move from No.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 16

6 Late-Round Sleepers the Jaguars Can’t Afford to Miss in the NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In the first draft of a new era for the Jacksonville Jaguars one year ago, a few things became clear. First, it became obvious general manager James Gladstone would not hesitate to take home run swings after the Travis Hunter blockbuster.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Football Analysis / April 16

Jaguars Trade 3 Picks For NFL’s Rarest Two-Way Weapon—Then Tell Him To Play Just Corner

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t just draft Travis Hunter. They went and got him, moving up three spots from No. 5 to No. 2 in a trade with Cleveland that cost them four picks, including a 2026 first-rounder they hadn’t even played for yet.

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Dexter Lawrence News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 15

If Jaguars Want Dexter Lawrence, Their Timeline is Evident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- If the Jacksonville Jaguars want to make their biggest swing of the offseason (literally and figuretively) it is clear when they would have to make it.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 15

Jaguars Have Crafted This Perfect Opportunity for Themselves

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- While the NFL Draft is the definition of an inexact science, that doesn't mean there aren't some clear paths to follow for success.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 15

These 3 Jaguars Players Could Be Trade Candidates During NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have been no strangers to trades over the last two years. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone set the tone early in his tenure with the trade up for Travis Hunter.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 15

The Best Late-Round Steals in Jaguars History (And Why They Slipped)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The top picks in each NFL Draft always get the most attention, but it is Day 3 that determines just how special a draft class can be.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Jaguars’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

The Jacskonville Jaguars should not tiptoe around convention during the 2026 NFL Draft. Jacksonville should prioritize targeting defensive tone-setters like Derrick Moore and Chris McClellan.

Travis Hunter News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 14

The Real Reason Travis Hunter is Playing More CB for Jaguars in 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have a No. 1 cornerback. That cornerback, Travis Hunter, is also a player the Jaguars believe is capable of being a top wide receiver.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 14

Jaguars Tied to Best-Case Scenario Cornerback Prospect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With only a little over a week until the 2026 NFL Draft, it is almost time for teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars to close up shop and gear up for the draft.

Travis Hunter News / 5 GOATs / April 14

Travis Hunter claps back at report regarding new role with Jacksonville Jaguars

Travis Hunter was drafted No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 to play both wide receiver and cornerback. Heck, he won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Colorado doing just that.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 14

The Best Second-Round Gems in Jaguars History (And How They Were Found)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The second-round of the NFL Draft is the highest focus of the Jacksonville Jaguars' draft plans, so it is past time to take a look at the greatest second-round hits in franchise history.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / April 12

'Who told you this?': Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter questions report about position change

The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to use Hunter on defense in 2026. That's news to the 2025 first-round pick.

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Brian Thomas News / A to Z Sports / April 11

Jacksonville Jaguars part ways with Brian Thomas Jr. and shake up Day 2 of NFL Draft with latest trade proposal

The Jacksonville Jaguars can shake up the NFL Draft and their roster if they make these latest trade proposals happen before the draft starts by trading their star WR and adding defensive talent.

Travis Hunter News / Yardbarker / April 10