3 Tight Ends Who Make Sense for Jaguars at Each Stage of NFL Draft

Which tight ends could interest the Jaguars at each key moment in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone walks into the room with head coach Liam Coen following during a press conference at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to add a ton of young talent to their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With 11 draft picks, Jaguars general manager James Gladstone has the flexibility to turn the 2026 draft into a significant milestone for the new Jaguars' regime. To accomplish that goal, however, the Jaguars will need to keep their options open at all stages of the draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone speaks during a press conference at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

So, when looking at the Jaguars' tight end need, which prospects make sense for the Jaguars at three turning points? We take a look below.

No. 56: Ohio State TE Max Klare

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare (86) catches a pass in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It seems like there is a clear top three when it comes to the tight end position: Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq, Ohio State's Max Klare and Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers. Sadiq seems like a lock to be a first-round pick, while Stowers' receiver-only skill set could be unattractive to the Jaguars considering the tight ends they have rostered under this regime.

That leaves Klare, who is No. 63 in the consensus board as it stands today. That makes him appropriate for the No. 56 pick range, and he would fit the scheme with ease thanks to his ability to function in space and his experience as an in-line tight end. He would make the Jaguars dangerous in 12 and 13 personnel in a big way.

Top-100: Georgia TE Oscar Delp

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Oscar Delp (4) runs the ball in the first half agains the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Maybe the most experienced in-line tight end in the draft, Oscar Delp seems as pro-ready as they come. He may not bring the fanfare and accolades of other tight ends in the draft, but he has the movement skills to make an impact as a pass-catcher and has more than enough reps as a blocker on the line of scrimmage.

Considering all the things the Jaguars -- and the Rams before them -- have valued in tight ends as of late, Delp seems like one of the mot natural fits for the Jaguars in the draft. He is a high floor player with a higher ceiling than given credit for.

Day 3 Swing: Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrates a first down against the Miami Hurricanes during first quarter of the first round game of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

No, Nate Boerkircher would not be the next Travis Kelce. But the former Nebraska walk-on has the type of college background that would qualify him as intangibly rich. His age and lack of pass production will send him to Day 3, but that would likely not bother a team like the Jaguars considering his niche skill-set.

Boerkircher is one of the best blockers in the entire class, a physical player who makes blocks reminiscent of Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange. He would be a quality add that Liam Coen could get plenty out of.