As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for the 2026 NFL draft, franchise history shows a familiar trend: when the Jags stay in-state, they've repeatedly invested in talent from Florida State and Florida.
Florida State Notables
- Greg Jones -- 2004, No. 55
- Telvin Smith -- 2014, No. 144
- Jalen Ramsey -- 2016, No. 5
Florida Notables
- Fred Taylor -- 1998, Pick No. 9
- Reggie Nelson -- 2007, No. 21
- Jawaan Taylor -- 2019, No. 35
- Dante Fowler Jr. -- 2015, No. 3
- C.J. Henderson -- 2020, No. 9
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This year's NFL draft kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh.
The Jags own 11 picks, starting with No. 56 in Round 2.
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