Jaguars’ 2026 Draft Class Criticized by Execs

Anonymous executives told The Athletic that Jacksonville’s 2026 draft was a “traits draft,” highlighting metrics over film and picking too many tight ends. They said the picks reflected numbers, not performance, and that the team’s GM James Gladstone’s strategy seemed out of step with the league’s priorities.

While Gladstone claims the selections fit the team’s vision, analysts point to the low draft class value and last‑place ranking as evidence of poor judgment. The execs noted that Jacksonville’s lack of pressing needs gave them flexibility, but the result was a draft perceived as over‑reach and misaligned with modern scheme trends. wlop.pl