**JACKSONVILLE** – The defensive lean continues – with a little leaning to the offensive front.
This is the fifth 2026 jaguars.com mock draft tracker – and as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, those who analyze such things continue to emphasize defense heavily for the defending AFC Champion Jaguars.
Linebacker, defensive tackle, safety.
All continue to be projected for the Jaguars at No. 56 overall in Round 2. That's their first selection in this year's draft, with the team having traded its Round 1 selection in the deal to acquire wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter No. 2 overall in the '25 draft.
One player standing out in particular for the Jaguars this week:
Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday, projected to the Jaguars at No. 56 by two of five analysts in this week's tracker.
Other players projected to the Jaguars at No. 56 recently include Michigan defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny, Louisiana State safety A.J. Haulcy and Georgia Tech interior offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge.
**Here's a look at the Jaguars' 11 selections in the '26 draft:**
Round 2 (No. 56 overall, original Jaguars selection), Round 3 (No. 81, acquired in a trade with the Detroit Lions), Round 3 (No. 88, Jaguars), Round 3 (No. 100, Detroit Lions special compensatory), Round 4 (No. 124, Jaguars), Round 5 (No. 164, Jaguars), Round 5 (No. 166, from San Francisco 49ers through Philadelphia Eagles), Round 6 (No. 203, Eagles through Houston Texans through Eagles), Round 7 (No. 233, Lions), Round 7 (No. 240, Jaguars), Round 7 (No. 245, Los Angeles Rams through Texans).