Jaguars pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Tight end

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​With training camp drawing closer for the Jacksonville Jaguars, we typically put together a 53-man roster prediction beforehand based on what we learned during offseason programs.We will still be doing that, but the format will be different. Rather than cramming every position group into one article, we’ll devote an entire article to each unit before compiling our predictions at the end.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUp next are the tight ends.Strange will lead the way at tight end for the Jaguars, while Boerkircher figures to have a good-sized role as a rookie, especially as Jacksonville leans into using more multiple tight end sets. Koziol, like Boerkircher, was a draft pick this year and was among the standout performers during offseason programs.I expect that the competition at tight end for the final roster spot will come down to Morris and Long. Really, this decision comes down to what skill set the Jaguars want to have on the roster. Morris is a blocking-first player, while Long brings more of a pass-catching presence. The ability to help on special teams will be important as well.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMost teams keep four tight ends on the roster. I don’t expect the Jaguars to go heavy and keep five. For one, that means going light at another position group to make the roster math work out, and two, it’s not easy getting that many tight end snaps on game days.We did see the Jaguars have only three tight ends active during a few games last year, but I imagine that’s not a path the team wants to go down, hence the investment at the position this offseason.Brenton Strange, Nate Boerkircher, Quintin Morris, Tanner KoziolAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMorris played nearly 200 more special teams snaps than Long did last season, not to mention that I’d rather have an added blocking presence at the position — I think there’s more value there. With Koziol on the roster, Long’s skill set isn’t needed as much.This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Tight end  

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