Jaguars’ 2026 Draft Faces Executive Critique

Anonymous NFL executives told The Athletic that the Jaguars’ 2026 draft selections were driven more by numbers than film, calling the class a “traits draft.” One executive said the team “did not like what Jacksonville did at all,” noting the picks were aimed at being “smarter than everybody else.” The criticism centers on the perception that the Jaguars targeted several players beyond their consensus rankings, leaving the franchise last in draft‑class value. GM James Gladstone defended the strategy, arguing the picks fit the team’s needs and culture, and that the front office is focused on players who can thrive in a specific defensive scheme. betsport24.es