{"id":273615,"date":"2026-04-10T09:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=273615"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:39:26","slug":"no-first-round-pick-no-problem-jacksonville-jaguars-2026-7-round-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/10\/no-first-round-pick-no-problem-jacksonville-jaguars-2026-7-round-mock-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"No First Round Pick? No Problem! &#8211; Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 7 Round Mock Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round selection after trading up in 2025 to select two-way star Travis Hunter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>No First Round Pick? No Problem! &#8211; Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 7 Round Mock Draft<\/h2>\n<p><span>However, Jacksonville still holds 11 total selections, including three third-round picks and three seventh-round picks, giving the Jaguars flexibility to build depth, prioritize size, and take high-upside swings late in the draft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This mock draft focuses heavily on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Defensive line depth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Elite athleticism<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Size and length<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>High-upside developmental prospects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 Full 7-Round Mock Draft<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Round 2<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 56 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/22\/gabe-jacas-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Gabe Jacas<\/a> | EDGE | Illinois<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20194\u201d | 260 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Gabe Jacas brings size, power, and a relentless motor to Jacksonville\u2019s defensive front. He projects as a rotational edge rusher early with long-term starting upside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Jacas closely compares to former Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Orakpo due to his physical build and power-based pass rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span>Round 3<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 81 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/17\/jake-golday-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jake Golday<\/a> | LB | Cincinnati<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20194\u00bd\u201d | 240 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Jake Golday is a massive linebacker with explosive athletic ability you don\u2019t typically see from a nearly 6\u20195\u201d, 240-pound defender. His size, range, and coverage ability give him three-down upside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Golday resembles former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd and also draws comparisons to former Pro Bowl linebacker K. J. Wright.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBjjtGMxLz\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 1722px; aspect-ratio: 1722\/2371;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h3><span>Pick 88 \u2014 Domonique Orange | DT | Iowa State<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20192\u201d | 322 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/prospects\/domonique-orange\/32004f52-4143-0123-658f-c72cbc89c1ac\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Domonique Orange<\/a> is a wide-bodied run-stuffer who excels at anchoring and clogging running lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Orange compares to longtime NFL veteran Johnathan Hankins. Jacksonville could also hope he reaches the upside of Dexter Lawrence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Pick 100 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/05\/isaiah-world-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Isaiah World<\/a> | OT | Oregon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20196\u201d | 323 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Isaiah World is a massive four-year starter who began his career at Nevada before transferring to Oregon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>World possesses heavy, ferocious hands, nearly 35-inch arms, and the ability to play tackle or slide inside to guard. His length makes him extremely difficult for edge rushers to beat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>World did suffer a torn ACL in the College Football Playoff, but once recovered, he projects as a plug-and-play offensive lineman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Ceiling: Eric Fisher<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Floor: Luke Tenuta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Round 4<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 124 \u2014 Ephesians Prysock | CB | Washington<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20194\u201d | 196 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ephesians Prysock offers rare size and athleticism at cornerback. He ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at 6\u20194, 196 pounds, and that speed clearly shows up on tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>His length and press ability make him a high-upside outside corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Prysock compares to Pro Bowl corner Riq Woolen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span>Round 5<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 164 \u2014 Sam Roush | TE | Stanford<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20196\u201d | 267 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/09\/broncos-linked-to-stanford-te-sam-roush-in-recent-mock-draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Sam Roush<\/a> posted a 9.94 RAS with elite testing numbers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>4.70 40-yard dash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>38.5\u201d vertical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1.61 10-yard split<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10\u20196\u201d broad jump<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>25 bench reps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Roush compares to Pat Freiermuth and Dawson Knox.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Pick 166 \u2014 Zane Durant | DT | Penn State<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20191\u201d | 290 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Zane Durant adds quickness and interior pass-rush ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Durant compares to Tyler Davis of the Los Angeles Rams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span>Round 6<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 203 \u2014 Adam Randall | RB | Clemson<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20193\u201d | 232 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Adam Randall is one of the more intriguing late-round offensive weapons in this class. A former wide receiver converted to running back, Randall brings unique versatility and upside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Randall runs with an upright style and long strides, often appearing as if he\u2019s gliding across the field. At 6\u20193\u201d, 232 pounds, he offers rare size for a running back while still maintaining strong athletic ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Randall also offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Pass-catching ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Return game upside<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Versatility as an offensive weapon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Elusiveness for his size<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>4.5 speed at 232 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>This is a classic late-round pick with high potential return on investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Randall compares to Cordarrelle Patterson due to positional versatility, return ability, and size-speed combination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span>Round 7<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Pick 233 \u2014 Jeff Caldwell | WR | Cincinnati<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20195\u201d | 216 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Jeff Caldwell posted a 9.99 RAS with elite testing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>4.31 40-yard dash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>42\u201d vertical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1.48 10-yard split<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>11\u20192\u201d broad jump<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Caldwell averaged one touchdown every four receptions in college and offers elite vertical threat ability. Both Caldwell and Marquez Valdes-Scantling possess freakish speed for their size, the ability to take the top off defenses, and strong run-blocking ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Marquez Valdes-Scantling<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Pick 240 \u2014 Caden Curry | EDGE | Ohio State<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20193\u201d | 257 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Caden Curry is a slightly undersized edge rusher with a relentless motor and nonstop effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Curry compares closely to Kaimon Rucker, with both players being slightly undersized edge defenders with high motors and pass rush upside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Pick 245 \u2014 Zxavian Harris | DT | Ole Miss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>6\u20198\u201d | 330 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Zxavian Harris is a massive high-risk, high-reward defensive tackle with rare size and length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, Harris comes with several red flags:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Multiple arrests in college<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Recent foot surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Inconsistent development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Despite these concerns, Harris possesses massive potential. If he can put everything together, Jacksonville could land the second coming of John Henderson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Player Comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Ceiling: John Henderson<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Floor: Daniel McCullers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round selection.  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