Jaguars Snag Boerkircher: Mid-Round Steal

0:00On April 25, Jaguars just snag Texas A&M tight-end Nate Boer Kertcher, with the 56 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This guy is a classic blocker first, built to beef up their offense right away. He's sliding and perfect for coach Liam Cohen's schemes, letting them run more three tight-end sets. Short-term, he'll battle Quentin Morris for playing time, and down the road, he could lock down that TE2 spot once Morris hits free agency in. 2027. Fans and scouts see him as that under-the-radar gym, with solid size and a real hunger to mix it up in the trenches. Last season, he ranked 22nd among tight-ends in PFF run-blocking grade, and over 61% of his snaps were straight-blocking. Duties. Tape doesn't lie, though. Despite May's stats over five college years, he flashes real receiver upside, winning contested balls and accelerating after the catch. Emversatile enough to line up anywhere and challenge corners in man coverage. That combo of grit and hidden skills makes Bower Kertcher a smart mid-round steal,

1:04setting the Jags up solid at tight-end for years to come. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.