The Jacksonville Jaguars are prepping for the 2026 NFL Draft, but they will be more quiet than any other year in franchise history when the first round kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m.

In 31 other drafts since its inception in 1995, the Jaguars have held at least one first-round pick. This year, though, the team will sit tight and wait for their first selection in the second round at pick No. 56. The team, of course, could trade up to acquire a first-round pick, but it appears unlikely.

Jacksonville's first rounder was slated to be pick No. 24 in the first round, however, the team offloaded the pick to the Cleveland Browns last year in a package to trade up from the fifth-overall pick to second-overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jaguars subsequently selected cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter.

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It'll be Cleveland who chooses what to do with Jacksonville's original pick. The Jaguars finished with a 13-4 record in 2025, securing the AFC South for the third time in franchise history. They lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the Buffalo Bills, giving them the 24th-overall selection.

Hunter is slated to be one of the team's most important players in 2026, operating on both offense and defense. Currently, Hunter appears likely to play most, if not all, of the team's defensive snaps. There has not been a definitive plan made for his snap counts on offense, but the is expected to play receiver for the Jaguars this season.

Where are Jaguars slated to pick in 2026 NFL Draft?

Here's where the Jaguars are set to pick in the 2026 NFL Draft:

Round 7, Pick 245 via Los Angeles Rams through Houston Texans

Round 2, Pick 56

Round 3, Pick 81 via Detroit Lions

Round 3, Pick 88

Round 3, Pick 100 via Detroit Lions (special compensatory selection)

Round 4, Pick 124

Round 5, Pick 164

Round 5, Pick 166 via San Francisco 49ers through Philadelphia Eagles

Round 6, Pick 203 via Philadelphia Eagles through Houston Texans and Eagles

Round 7, Pick 233 via Detroit Lions

Round 7, Pick 240

Jaguars have limited, but not impossible options to acquire first round pick

Jacksonville's options to trade up to acquire a first-round pick are likely limited.

The team would have to move up 24 spots to acquire the 32-overall pick. Though Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team is looking to acquire more picks, entering the draft with just four.

"It's no secret with us," Schneider said via ESPN.

Still, that could be a challenge for Jacksonville, but not impossible.

In 2018, the Baltimore Ravens moved up the 2018 NFL Draft from pick No. 52 to No. 32 with the Philadelphia Eagles. To make the deal, the Ravens sent pick No. 52, a 2018 fourth-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick in exchange for the Eagles' 2018 first-round pick (No. 32) and a 2018 fourth-round pick.

Baltimore, of course, selected quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Jacksonville's potential deal with Seattle would have to be similar and general manager James Gladstone may have some connections with the Seahawks' front office after spending years working with the Los Angeles Rams who reside in Seattle's division.

Jacksonville has plenty of ammo to move up. They hold 11 picks in this year's draft, including four selections in the top 100 picks. If Jacksonville wanted to move up, it wouldn't appear too challenging, however it's unclear if the team would be willing to part with such a high selection in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The team also has personnel who they could offer in a trade to move up. One player who stands out is left tackle Walker Little. Little is set to make $11 million in 2026, while the team recently gave OL Cole Van Lanen a starting-caliber contract and are locked in with right tackle Anton Harrison.

Little's trade value is unknown, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him dealt.

For now, Jacksonville is ready to sit back and wait, and they've been no strangers to that, either.

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky at Demetrius.

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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars enter 2026 NFL Draft without a first round pick