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Ruke Orhorhoro News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 20

3 Jaguars Most Impacted by the Ruke Orhorhoro Trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Th Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive depth chart has changed a bit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jaguars traded former second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for fellow former second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 19

Every Expert Mock 2nd-Round Pick for the Jaguars, And What They Missed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is right there. In just a few short days, the 2026 draft will kick off and the next generation of NFL stars will be introduced to their new franchises.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 19

There Is No More Pot of Gold for the Jaguars Before the 2026 NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to make a big impact in next week's NFL Draft. But, it is clear that impact will going to have to happen when they are on the clock, and not before then.

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The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 19

3 Reasons the Jaguars Must Draft a Developmental QB

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2025 season proved the Jacksonville Jaguars are quite well off at the quarterback position. But that doesn't mean the Jaguars should not be looking for every edge possible.

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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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Ruke Orhorhoro News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 19

3 Plays That Perfectly Show Why the Jaguars Traded for Ruke Orhorhoro

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear what their "type" is when it comes to just about every position. The Jaguars love high-effort players who, in short, play like their hair is on fire.

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.

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.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 17

Instant Grade for Jaguars' Maason Smith-Ruke Orhorhoro Trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- James Gladstone is at it again. We have long wondered just how long it would take for Gladstone to make his first trade of the 2026 offseason, and he now delivered with a deal that sends defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for third-year defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro.

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.

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

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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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.

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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' 3 Most Unpredictable Position Groups Entering 2026 NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- More than anything else under the new regime, the Jacksonville Jaguars are unpredictable. It started last year with the Travis Hunter trade, and it hasn't stopped since.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.