ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently unveiled his grades for the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft, and the results are far from glowing. GM James Gladstone and HC Liam Coen's second draft class has drawn significant criticism for ignoring consensus picks and making numerous "reaches." However, not all was lost, as Kiper Jr. singled out the selection of Emmanuel Pregnon as a "massive steal" late in Round 3. Despite this gem, the Jacksonville Jaguars' strategy left key positional needs, such as linebacker and running back, largely unaddressed after significant free agency losses. Jags Now host Cullen Brown dives into these polarizing picks and offers his expert analysis.
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ESPN Mel Kiper Jr.'s Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Grades For 2026 NFL Draft
This video dives into ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s critical assessment of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft class. Kiper Jr. largely panned GM James Gladstone and HC Liam Coen's selections, noting numerous "reaches" and a strategy that ignored consensus needs. While he praised the late-round steal of Emmanuel Pregnon, Kiper Jr. expressed concern over the team's failure to adequately address pressing needs at linebacker and running back. Host Cullen Brown reacts to Kiper's grades and offers his own perspective on the Jaguars' draft strategy.
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