After a slow start to the season, Jacksonville won its final eight games to take the AFC South and make the postseason. The team does not have a first-round pick thanks to last year’s trade with the Cleveland Browns that netted Travis Hunter. The two-way player was on a roll before an injury ended his season after seven games. Jacksonville still has four picks on Day 2 and potential needs on both sides of the ball.

NEEDS

Cornerback

Two starters, Greg Newsome II and Montaric Brown, are free agents, as is backup Christian Braswell. They hope Hunter and fellow second-year player Jarian Jones can step up their play and fill the void. Yet even if both are able to, and Hunter can take on a bigger role in the secondary, another cornerback is still needed.

Linebacker

It was a mistake not to pick up the fifth-year option of 2022 first-round pick Devin Lloyd, who will be a free agent after a terrific season if the Jaguars don’t tag him or sign the linebacker to an extension. There isn’t much depth at the position, and new blood is needed.

Safety

Andrew Wingard is slated for free agency, but the team has depth at the position. The hope is that youngsters Antonio Johnson and Caleb Ransaw will step up in 2026.

MOCK DRAFT

ROUND 2: Jake Golday/LB/Cincinnati

If Jacksonville doesn’t bring Lloyd back, Golday would be a terrific replacement. Even if they bring Lloyd back, Golday would be a great addition. He’s a true off-ball linebacker with great instincts and toughness.

ROUND 3: Kamari Ramsey/S/USC

Ramsey is a terrific free safety prospect with next-level size and athleticism. He shows range in center field and a lot of toughness defending the run.

ROUND 3: Michael Trigg/TE/Baylor

Trigg fits the system employed by Liam Coen as a pass-catching tight end adept at making big plays. The team has a budding star in Brenton Strange, but adding Trigg would give them a one-two punch at the position similar to what the Buffalo Bills put on the field.

ROUND 3: Julian Neal/CB/Arkansas

Neal brings outstanding size, skill, and upside to the position. He still needs to round out his game, but he has starting potential down the road and options if Travis Hunter or Jarrian Jones don’t step up their games.