The 2026 NFL Draft has come to a close, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have already been deemed a disappointment. The Jaguars were given low grades by most analysts, and that underwhelming verdict can't be proven wrong for several years.

ESPN gave one question for each team to answer after the draft, and keeping in line with other analysts, Michael DiRocco asked how the Jaguars can improve their pass rush. DiRocco insinuated that Jacksonville didn't put in enough effort to address this issue, and as such, it remains a concern:

To be clear, the Jaguars drafted multiple people to potentially bolster the pass rush; the first, Williams, was specifically lauded by Gladstone for his ability to rush both the run and the pass, and said that what the Jags are chasing is versatility.

"[T]he fact that he's able to disrupt both the run and the pass is really a helpful piece to our cause because we don't want to be too one-dimensional defensively and in particular we want to stop the run and knowing that he can do his part to disrupt while at the same time maintain fundamentals and techniques," he said.

Gladstone likewise praised Zach Durfee for his ability to create disruption and rush the passer.

Following the draft, the Jaguars signed 18 undrafted free agents (UDFAs), several of whom could contribute to the pass rush if they make the final 53-man roster. As previously noted, while this is difficult for any UDFA to accomplish, it's not impossible, with Danny Striggow and BJ Green serving as examples of what could be possible.

Altogether, though, Gladstone's overall priority seemed to be adding depth to the defense. That depth allows for more competition during training camp and the preseason, more consistent rotations, and the continued development of Hines-Allen and Walker. Gladstone is also clearly confident in Campanile's abilities and believes the defense will continue to grow as the team enters Year 2 under his scheme, which should include seeing improvement in the pass rush.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Jaguars must answer pass rush question