Jaguars Pre-Free Agency Mock Draft: Projecting Top Needs

It is tough to find high-upside defensive tackles in the NFL today. Either they are getting paid massive contracts or they are flying off the board early in the draft. In this scenario, the Jaguars are able to land a defensive tackle with game-wrecking potential despite not having a first-round pick to potentially do so.

Miller is a strong run-defender than a pass-rusher right now, but the physical traits are there. Adding him and a strong veteran would go a long way toward fixing the defensive line room for the 2026 season and beyond.

Round 3, No. 81: Washington CB Tacario Davis

One of the most athletic cornerbacks in the draft, the Jaguars could land Tacario Davis here in a best-case scenario. In this mock, the Jaguars add a young cornerback but can afford to do so after pick No. 56 thanks to a hypothetical re-signing of Montaric Brown. Davis would not have to play right away for the Jaguars, but he has the speed and physicality to do so if he needs to.

Jacksonville should spend an early pick on a cornerback, and this gives them the ability to add a high-upside option with a third-round pick. If he can hit at the same time as Caleb Ransaw and Travis Hunter, that would be quite the boon for the Jaguars.

Round 3, No. 88: Penn State DE Dani Dennis-Sutton

Investing in Penn State defensive ends is normally a good year, and this year is no different. Dani Dennis-Sutton has the power-based skill-set and early-down ability to make him an appealing option for the Jaguars, who demand strong run defense from their defensive ends. Dennis-Sutton has some athleticism and upside to his game as a pass-rusher, too.

It is not easy to find impactful pass-rushers outside of the first 40 or so picks of the draft, but Dennis-Sutton could at least fill the same role Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah did last season while doing it on a rookie contract.

Round 3, No. 100: Washington RB Jonah Coleman

It remains to be seen exactly what kind of need the Jaguars have at running back. Perhaps they want to lean into Bhayshul Tuten as the No. 1 running back. Perhaps they want to add another veteran to the backfield if/when Travis Etienne leaves in free agency. Or perhaps the Jaguars somehow find a way to keep Etienne after all.

If the Jaguars need to invest another draft pick into a running back, though, then there are few options that make as much sense as Coleman. He did it all for Washington, can play all three downs, and breaks plenty of tackles.

Round 4, No. 124: Utah TE Dallen Bentley

A big target who looks like he has yet to hit his ceiling, Dallen Bentley had a solid showing at the NFL Scouting Combine and is coming off a 45-catch season. He does not project as a game-breaker, but he makes sense as an in-line tight end who can offer some developmental upside as a pass-catcher. He could compete to be the No. 3 tight end as a rookie.