How the Jaguars Are Loaded at Cornerback Entering 2026
As we continue to get closer to the preseason with training camp heating up, it’s only a matter of time before roster cuts are made to shape the final roster. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, it’ll be even more important entering 2026 that the roster is in peak form to compete again for a division title and even a Super Bowl run. There are many offensive positions to focus on for general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen, such as the tight ends and running backs, both of whom need to prove themselves this season with newcomers taking over from last year. However, on the defensive side of the ball, the cornerback situation sticks out like a sore thumb.
In no way is the cornerback group in Duval County poor. Led by veteran Montaric Brown, who had a solid 2025 season and adapted well to taking over due to other injuries, and two-way athlete Travis Hunter, who’s expected to play more snaps on defense this upcoming season, the group has room to grow. The performance isn’t the main concern; the vast number of corners they have is the problem. Christian Braswell, the Jaguars' sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, is one veteran who, although he’s done well in previous seasons and in training camp, is just one of too many rookies with high upside that the Jaguars would rather take a chance on this season. Brown and Hunter’s spots at the top are safe, but all the spots behind them are certainly up for grabs.
Corners like second-year Jabbar Muhammad and undrafted free agent signee Devon Marshall are just two of the many making splashes in the early part of camp. Marshall alone has done extremely well, as he’s already moved up to second-string on the early depth chart. Another player that needs to prove himself in camp is Keni-H Lovely, whose spot can easily be snatched by a younger corner with more upside, considering Lovely is just 26 years old with no NFL experience yet. There are still a few months until the regular season kicks off in September, meaning Gladstone and Coen have plenty of time to assess the situation and make the cuts necessary to help their teams make a run to remember in 2026.
