Jaguars Draft Nate Boerkircher: Upside and Uncertainty

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. Jacksonville Jaguars just snagged tight-end Nate Bohrkurtcher from Texas A&M with the 56 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 24-year-old six-thier senior from Nebraska steps in as their number 3 tight-end, after they cut Hunter Long and Johnny Munt. He's got the size and skills to mix into two tight-end and even three tight-end sets. Something head coach Liam Cohen's old boss Shaw McBay made, popular last season. Earlier this week, the Jags I pass rushers after Round 1, but nine defensive linemen flew off the board before their turn. New England Patriots even traded up to 55th for Illinois Edge, Gabe Joccas, leaving Jacksonville scrambling, fans and analysts are scratching their heads over this one. Bohrkurtcher ranks just 163rd on consensus big boards, a reach that sparked some panic bivives in the draft room.

1:00Still, the New regime has earned some trust so far. Dig into his tape though, and scouts the upside. NFL.com's Lance Zeerlin praises his sticky hands in contested catches and acceleration after the grab. Dane Brugler from the athletic Carlson Versatile, ready to line up anywhere with solid blocking chops. Bohrkurtcher brings that blue collar toughness to a thin tight-end group, potentially carving a backup role if he pans out. Keep an eye on how he fits into Cohen's scheme this preseason.