The Jacksonville Jaguars enter this mock draft aiming to address key roster needs while adding long-term contributors across multiple positions. This draft strategy focuses on building depth, strengthening the team’s foundation, and identifying players with the potential to develop into key roles over the coming seasons.
With flexibility to maneuver on draft day, the Jaguars are positioned to construct a class that balances immediate impact with long-term development.
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TRADE:
Jacksonville receives: Pick 19
Tampa Bay receives: Picks 53, 82, 100, 162, 204, and a 2027 second-rounder
Round 1, Pick 19: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
With their newly acquired first-round pick, the Jaguars select Spencer Fano. He is the top offensive tackle available and a player with the potential to become a cornerstone of the franchise. Fano stands 6’6″ and weighs 302 pounds, pairing rare athleticism with a 4.9-second 40-yard dash. He has experience at both left and right tackle in college, but Jacksonville would be selecting him as their future blindside protector.
Starting left tackle Walker Little has struggled mightily this season, exposing a glaring weakness on the offensive line. Little is currently the 78th-ranked offensive lineman in the league according to PFSN’s Player OL Impact Rankings. Finding his replacement should be at the top of Jacksonville’s to-do list this offseason.
Fano brings immediate stability and a higher developmental ceiling, with the physical traits and mobility to become an elite tackle early in his career. Film study highlights Fano’s advanced technique, controlled footwork, and exceptional balance for a player of his size. He moves fluidly in space, recovers well from compromised positions, and demonstrates short-area quickness and natural contact balance. His hands are strong and precise, enabling him to anchor effectively once engaged.
Fano mixes up his pass sets to manipulate space and disrupt edge rushers’ timing, while his consistent effort on every snap underscores a temperament capable of reshaping an offensive line. This pick delivers both immediate improvement and long-term structural value for Jacksonville’s offense.
Round 3, Pick 86: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Jacksonville remains local with the selection of Caleb Banks, a Florida defensive tackle with rare size and first-round upside, providing exceptional value at pick 86 despite being injured the majority of this season. Banks stands 6’6″ and weighs 330 pounds, yet moves with the fluidity of a much lighter athlete. His lateral mobility, ability to pursue plays from behind, and maintained explosiveness make him one of the most intriguing interior defensive line prospects in the class.
The Jaguars have struggled to find consistency at defensive tackle, as it has been a position of need for years now. With Arik Armstead aging and Maason Smith struggling to meet expectations, adding a hometown player of Banks’ caliber presents a smart investment.
Banks offers versatility across the defensive front, with experience at nose, 3-technique, 5-technique, and occasional outside tackle. His first step is explosive, overwhelming guards and forcing shifts in protection that create opportunities for linebackers and edge rushers. His bull rush collapses pockets and demands double teams.
His motor is impressive for his size, and he hustles with urgency. With continued technical development, Banks has the potential to become a foundational piece of Jacksonville’s defensive line.
Round 4, Pick 112: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
The Jaguars select Tacario Davis out of Washington with the 112th pick. Davis is an extremely intriguing prospect at 6’4 200 with a 4.5 forty-yard dash, giving him a rare combination of size, length, and athleticism. He has allowed just 0.63 yards per coverage snap this season, demonstrating his ability to limit production from opposing receivers.
With both Greg Newsome and Montaric Brown set to hit free agency, the Jaguars needed a corner who can develop into a long-term starter and provide immediate impact in coverage. Davis fits that profile and could become a key part of Jacksonville’s secondary for years to come.
Exceptional anticipation and ball skills define Davis’s game. He has 23 career pass deflections across three seasons, showcasing his ability to read routes and disrupt passing lanes. His length and physicality allow him to match up against bigger receivers and make plays downfield, while his change-of-direction skills and body control keep him competitive on intermediate and comeback routes.
Davis also brings strong fundamentals as a tackler and shows instincts in run support, making him a versatile piece for defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile’s schemes. His combination of size, speed, and intelligence gives him the potential to develop into a true shutdown corner at the next level.
Round 5, Pick 163: Rod Moore, S, Michigan
Jacksonville continues to strengthen the secondary with Rod Moore, a safety with elite range and instincts capable of making immediate contributions. Moore’s speed allows him to cover the field horizontally, and his processing of route concepts enables him to react before plays fully develop. At 6’0″ and 200 pounds, with a verified 4.4-second 40-yard dash, Moore fits the modern NFL safety mold, defending both deep and intermediate zones.
Fans hoped rookie Caleb Ransaw would be the answer to their positional need, but he suffered a season-ending injury before playing a single game. The rest of the room including Eric Murray, Andrew Wingard, and Antonio Johnson is lackluster. The team still has hopes that Ransaw will be a long-term starter, but adding Moore provides athleticism, discipline, and leadership to stabilize the back end.
Moore excels in zone coverage, reading quarterbacks with ease and anticipating their throws. He displays natural ball skills, with six career interceptions, and reliable hands for generating turnovers. His tackling technique is sound, and he supports the run with physicality despite not being a traditional box safety.
His competitive toughness and rapid processing translate well to NFL systems, giving Jacksonville a versatile and dependable defender with starter potential.
Round 7, Pick 232: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Jaguars address pass-rushing depth by selecting Romello Height, a high-motor edge defender with seven sacks this season. At 24 years old, Height is an older prospect but brings polished technique, college production, and immediate rotational capability. He measures 6’3″ and 235 pounds, running a 4.7-second 40-yard dash.
With Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah entering free agency, reinforcing depth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker is critical. Height offers energy, reliability, and instant utility.
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Height’s first step is his hallmark, allowing him to win the edge before offensive tackles establish position. He uses advanced hand techniques and counters to consistently disrupt plays. His ability to get to the quarterback would be invaluable to defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
He chases down plays from the backside with relentless effort and adapts to multiple conference styles, making him a strong investment in a rotational edge rusher. Expect Height to soar up draft boards as we get closer to the draft.
Round 7, Pick 245: Nyck Harbor, WR, South Carolina
Jacksonville takes a developmental swing on Nyck Harbor, one of the draft’s most extraordinary athletes. Harbor stands 6’5″ and weighs 235 pounds, with an estimated 4.24-second 40-yard dash, giving him a rare combination of size and speed.
The team is desperate to add depth at the position with Jakobi Meyers, Dyami Brown, and Tim Patrick all entering free agency. While Meyers will likely resign, Brown and Patrick are unlikely to return, leaving a gaping hole at outside receiver. Harbor addresses the need for a developmental deep threat with long-term upside. His speed creates immediate mismatch potential, while his size allows him to win through contact against NFL defensive backs.
Harbor is still refining his receiving craft, but flashes of brilliance are evident. He accelerates explosively and demonstrates improved ball tracking on deep routes, particularly later in the season. His physicality after the catch enables yardage gains beyond the first defender, and he could develop into a hybrid weapon capable of lining up inside as he matures.
As a late-round selection, he offers monstrous upside and potential to become a star offensive weapon.
Round 7, Pick 247: DJ Campbell, OG, Texas
Jacksonville closes their draft with DJ Campbell, a durable and powerful interior offensive lineman. Campbell has started every game at right guard for Texas since his sophomore year and brings both mass and athleticism at 6’3″ and 320 pounds, with a 5.1-second 40-yard dash.
With Cole Van Lanen entering free agency and starter Patrick Mekari dealing with injuries and inconsistency, depth on the interior is a priority. Campbell offers a reliable presence capable of contributing immediately and developing into a rotational or starting lineman.
Campbell excels with overwhelming power in the run game and maintains a steady anchor in pass protection. He handles stunts and blitzes with strong awareness, and his comfort in both gap and zone schemes provides flexibility for Jacksonville’s evolving offensive system.
His durability and consistent growth through college demonstrate a dependable, high-upside addition. As a late-round pick, Campbell delivers valuable depth with starter potential.