The Jaguars used the 88th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Emmanuel Pregnon, and now the rookie lineman enters camp with plenty of attention attached to his name. He’ll wear No. 75, and for Jacksonville, the question is no longer whether he made the roster conversation. It’s how quickly he can turn draft buzz into a real role.
Pregnon’s college path was a winding one. He began at Wyoming, moved on to USC, and finished his senior year at Oregon.
That final season gave evaluators plenty to like. Pro Football Focus listed him among its highest-graded run-blockers at guard in 2025, and he backed that up in pass protection by giving up just one sack and five pressures across 471 pass-blocking snaps.
That production helped fuel the praise he got after the draft. Among Jacksonville’s picks, Pregnon was the one that drew the most applause from draft analysts, and ESPN labeled him one of the best overall picks in the class.
That kind of spotlight can be a good thing, but it also raises the bar. A top-100 selection is a roster lock, yet the bigger question is whether he can force his way into the starting lineup.
There’s at least a path there. The Jaguars want more steadiness from their offensive line, especially in the run game, and Pregnon’s skill set fits that need.
A strong training camp could put him right in the mix. Still, the road to a starting job won’t be simple.
Ezra Cleveland and Patrick Mekari bring experience, and Wyatt Milum could also challenge for snaps at guard.
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