Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (77) of Georgia Tech blocks during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (77) of Georgia Tech blocks during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Previewing Jaguars interior offensive line ahead of 2026 NFL draft

With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with — tied for the second-most in the NFL.

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He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit.

Up next in our preview is the interior offensive line unit. If you missed our other previews, you can find them below.

Jaguars’ interior offensive linemen under contract before 2026 NFL draft

Jaguars’ offseason moves along the interior offensive line

No departures or additions took place for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

What is the need along the interior offensive line for the Jaguars in the NFL draft?

The Jaguars had no roster turnover along the offensive line this offseason. However, for a team that stresses competition up front, I can’t rule out an addition here either, as Jacksonville looks to be more effective in the run game this season. Also, looking ahead to 2027, Jacksonville could move on at that point from Mekari and/or Hainsey by getting out of their contracts with a good amount of salary cap savings. Cleveland is also set to be a free agent.

Top interior offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL draft

With help from the consensus big board, here are the top interior offensive line prospects in this year’s draft class.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Previewing Jaguars interior offensive line ahead of 2026 NFL draft

Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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