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3 draft prospects for Jaguars to watch in TE, DB testing at NFL combine
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On Friday of the 2026 NFL combine , the defensive backs and tight ends will go through the on-field workouts. What's the level of need at these positions for the Jacksonville Jaguars , and who are some prospects to keep your eyes on?
Let's start with the level of need at each of those positions for the Jaguars .
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At cornerback , the starting outside position opposite of Travis Hunter is available with Montaric Brown and Greg Newsome both free agents. Adding competition throughout the back end of the depth chart could be on the to-do list as well.
Then, with the safety spot, Andrew Wingard is a free agent, but still under contract are Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson . How urgently the Jaguars feel they have to address safety could be dependent on how they feel about Caleb Ransaw and Rayuan Lane stepping into larger roles.
Lastly, tight end is a bit of an under-the-radar need. Quintin Morris , who emerged as TE2 last season, is a free agent, while Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long are both in the final year of their deals.
Now, which prospects should you be watching on Friday?
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Eli Stowers , TE, Vanderbilt
Stowers has been a big part of the Vanderbilt passinggame, totaling 152 targets over the last two seasons, along with over 1,400 yards and nine touchdowns. He's graded out as a so-so run-blocker by PFF's metrics.
Ephesians Prysock , CB, Washington
A corner with size at 6-4, Prysock allowed a completion rate of 58% last season and only 8.6 yards per catch. He came away with one interception and five pass breakups.
Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Smith has had good ball production in his career and allowed a career-low 12.1 yards per catch in 2025. Missed tackles, however, have been an issue at times, with Smith recording a missed tackle rate of over 20%. Most of his snaps came at free safety.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL combine: 3 tight end, defensive back draft prospects to watch
