Jaguars signed 7 of NFL's top undrafted free agents
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed 18 undrafted free agents after the 2026 NFL Draft, with seven of them ranked among the top undrafted players by NFL.com. These seven standouts include prospects from schools like Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina, noted for strong college performances. Head coach James Gladstone and offensive coordinator Liam Coen have emphasized developing undrafted talent, following recent success stories from last season. The team views the undrafted free agent pool as a key avenue to boost roster competition and depth.
- ▪Seven of the 18 undrafted free agents signed by the Jaguars were ranked among the top UDFAs by NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter.
- ▪Joey Aguilar, a quarterback from Tennessee, improved his completion percentage from 56% in 2024 to 67% in 2025.
- ▪Jordan White from Vanderbilt has extensive experience at center and guard, with strong run-blocking grades over the past two seasons.
- ▪Bryan Thomas Jr. of South Carolina significantly improved his pass-rush production, recording 38 pressures and seven sacks in 2025.
- ▪Last season, undrafted defensive ends BJ Green and Danny Striggow made the Jaguars’ 53-man roster under coaches James Gladstone and Liam Coen.
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