Updated April 24, 2026, 8:51 p.m. ET
After not holding a range in the primary spherical of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars lastly made an look, deciding on Texas A&M tight finish Nate Boerkircher with the 56th-overall pick in the second spherical.
The Jaguars entered this year’s draft with 11 picks, together with 4 throughout the first 100 picks of the occasion. The group held a second-round pick in addition to 3 third-rounders, two acquired through previous trades.
After the primary spherical, Jaguars basic supervisor James Gladstone indicated that the group wasn’t essentially in the operating to commerce as much as purchase a first-round pick.
“Nothing came to fruition, obviously. Nothing sort of transpired in real time that would’ve been worth even flagging,” Gladstone mentioned.
Now, the group has lastly landed their choice with out making a transfer.
Nate Boerkircher scouting report
Played 4 years at Nebraska, showing in 39 video games (17 begins), catching 19 passes for 219 yards and one rating. Transferred to Texas A&M in 2026, enjoying in 13 video games, catching 19 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns.
How Nate Boerkircher suits with Jaguars
The Jaguars deploy a run-heavy offense, emphasizing perimeter blocking and a number of gamers on offense. Boerkircher provides Jacksonville one other risk in the go recreation, whereas additionally including run blocking alongside Brenton Strange, who loved a breakout season final yr.
Boerkircher replaces TE Johnny Mundt, who was launched earlier this yr.
Nate Boerkircher highlights
Earned educational All-Big Ten member all 4 seasons whereas at Nebraska.
Here are some highlights from Boerkircher’s season with the Aggies:
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can comply with him on X (previously Twitter) at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky at Demetrius.
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