Lee Hunter: Jaguars' Top DT Target in 2026 Draft

Jaguars Defensive Tackle Need Met by Top Prospect Lee Hunter: A Deep Dive

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a significant gap at defensive tackle for the 2026 NFL draft, and Texas Techs Lee Hunter emerges as a prime candidate to fill this void. Standing at six-foot-four and weighing three-hundred-thirty pounds, Hunter ranks fourth on Mel Kipers big board and is often projected as a second-round pick.

Hunters extensive experience, with over one thousand eight hundred career defensive snaps, including more than five hundred each of the last three seasons, sets him apart. Pro Football Focus (PFF) has him rated as elite against the run, and his size allows him to showcase real pass-rush ability.

Last year, Hunters impressive play earned him third-team All-American honors, and NFL scouts praise his ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. However, his pro day performance, where he weighed around three hundred forty-six pounds and posted weak testing numbers, has raised concerns.

Despite this, the Jaguars need for depth and pass-rushing ability up front makes Hunter an attractive option with their day-two pick at number fifty-six.

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