The Jacksonville Jaguars would make 10 selections in the 2026 NFL draft, and with a few of those picks came some new training camp battles for playing time that could be unfolding over the summer.
Here is an early look at four potential camp competitions that may now end up taking place.
Tight end: Quintin Morris and Nate Boerkircher
Boerkircher was often utilized as a blocker at the college level and performed quite well, ranking 22nd among all tight ends in PFF’s run-blocking grade. That blocking-heavy presence is the role that Morris filled in the Jaguars’ offense last season. Boerkircher could push him for those snaps, while also bringing more upside to the passing game.
Tight end: Tanner Koziol and Hunter Long
Both tight ends fit more of the pass-catching role at the position. The addition of Koziol not only put Long on the hot seat for any potential playing time, but his roster spot could be in jeopardy as well. Morris, Boerkircher, Koziol, and Brenton Strange already account for four spots on the depth chart.
Offensive line: Emmanuel Pregnon, Ezra Cleveland, and Patrick Mekari
Pregnon adds size to the Jaguars’ interior offensive line, measuring in at 6-04 and weighing 314 pounds. It’s not a secret that Liam Coen wants to be a more effective rushing offense this season, which could lead to more competition along the offensive line this summer, and Pregnon pushing one of Cleveland or Mekari for playing time.
Defensive end: Wesley Williams, Zach Durfee, BJ Green, Danny Striggow
We know that Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker will be leading the way at defensive end, but the rotational snaps behind them are up for grabs. Typically, four players at this position group see regular playing time. So these four players will be competing for two — or maybe three at most — roles on game day.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 4 new training camp battles created by Jaguars’ 2026 NFL draft picks
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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