The Jacksonville Jaguars’ lone free agent addition came at running back, but that position remains on James Gladstone’s radar heading into the 2026 NFL draft.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo, Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss mentioned that the Jaguars were one of a few teams he’s met with virtually.
Let’s take a look at what Moss could add to the Jaguars’ backfield.
Jaguars draft prospect to watch: RB Le’Veon Moss
Moss has found success generating chunk runs in his college career, averaging 5.5 yards per rush over four seasons. This includes averaging a whopping 6.3 yards per attempt in 2024, which was Moss’ most productive season, when he rushed for 765 yards and 10 touchdowns. He appeared in only seven games last season, missing time with an injury.
Moss’ role in the passing game was relatively small, totaling 37 targets over four seasons, according to PFF.
Moss is the 203rd-ranked player on the consensus big board.
Le’Veon Moss’ athletic profile
Le’Veon Moss’ draft profile
Here is what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein had to say about Moss in his pre-draft scouting report:
“Early-down runner with adequate size, good finishing strength and consecutive seasons of injury concerns. There won’t be anything flashy on tape, but Moss consistently adds yards after collison. He has adequate burst to race to the second level and keeps runs alive with solid contact balance, but he lacks the elusiveness and top-end speed associated with more dangerous backs. He can fit any run scheme and will step up to challenge blitzers in pass pro, but limited receiving talent caps his third-down value. Moss profiles as a blue-collar backup capable of shouldering a larger workload when needed.”
Le’Veon Moss on his game
To wrap up his interview with Melo, Moss was asked why a team should use one of their draft picks to select him:
“I’m a hard worker,” Moss said. “I’m going to be one of the best running backs in this draft. Don’t let the injuries fool you. A team won’t regret using a draft pick on me.”
What is the Jaguars’ need in the NFL draft at running back?
The Jaguars could be content with the current construction of their room. There are five running backs under contract, giving them depth on the training camp roster. Chris Rodriguez and Bhayshul Tuten could share the workload out of the backfield in-season, while LeQuint Allen continues to see snaps during more obvious passing downs. That said, with 11 draft picks, Jacksonville does have the flexibility to continue adding here, while still addressing more high-priority needs.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Intriguing running back draft prospect has Jaguars’ attention
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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