Jaguars Mock Draft: Bold Trade, Top DT

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is about to pop off in Jacksonville, and the Jaguars are loaded with 11 picks total, including 4, today starting at Pick 56. Their general manager, James Gladstone, is eyeing ways to build serious roster depth after last year's injury hits. And this mock draft predicts a bold, trade up to shake things up on defense first. In the mock, they ship picks 5688 and 245 to the cheese for spots 40 in 109, jumping 16 spots to snag. Ohio State defensive tackle Katie McDonald at 40. He's ranked as the number 2 DT behind just one guy, with Pro Bowl upside as a run-stuffing beast who moves better than most at his size. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Jags skip round one entirely for the first time ever, so this aggressive move fills a key nose tackle gap.

1:00Next to Devon Hamilton, turning their already top run defense into something unstoppable while grabbing Day 2 value before it dips. Later picks keep the momentum. Nebraska running back image Johnson at 80, for explosive zone runs and receiving chops, even if it's not there. Biggest need, then Georgia tied in Oscar delp at 100 A blocking stud with receiver potential to boost the passing game behind Brenton. Stride inch. This mock has the Jags blending future projection with immediate impact, setting up Liam Cohen's offense and locking down the lines. Watch how Gladstone plays it when the board opens up tonight.