NFL Wires Mock: Jaguars Grab Halton for Defensive Boost

On March 23rd, NFL Wires editors just dropped their first mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft

Cycle.

It covered only the first round, so the Jacksonville Jaguars missed out on a pick there.

Using a simulator, they projected the Jags grabbing Oklahoma defensive tackle, Grayson

Halton, at pick number 56 in the second round.

The Jaguars desperately need more punch up front on defense.

Last season, their defensive tackles struggled to pressure quarterbacks consistently, especially

late in the year and into the playoffs.

Depth is an issue too, and they want better pass rush from that spot.

Halton has been a rotational player for the sooners, putting up solid numbers without dominating

the stat sheet.

He generated 29 pressures in 2024 and 30 in 2025 per PFF data.

What stands out is his efficiency.

Among 169 eligible defensive tackles last year, he ranked 28th in pass rush win rate.

At 6 foot 2 and 292 pounds, he's a bit undersized but could thrive in passing downs.

This mock pick gives Jacksonville a fresh option to boost their interior rush, and more

drafts like this will shape expectations as the cycle heats.

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I'm Corey with the story.