The Jaguars have several defensive backs under contract for 2026, including cornerbacks Travis Hunter, Jarrian Jones, and Jourdan Lewis. However, with Montaric Brown and Greg Newsome potentially leaving in free agency, the starting outside cornerback role opposite Hunter remains open.
At safety, Andrew Wingard is set to become a free agent, leaving Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson as the primary options. With 11 draft picks available, the draft could provide a cost-effective solution for addressing depth concerns in the defensive backfield.