April 30, 2026

Trust THIS process?! JP Acosta recaps the Jags' Puzzling NFL Draft

1 hour 5 minutes

Jaguars fans and national media are struggling to make sense of Jacksonville's 2026 draft class, and that's after the Jaguars entered Pittsburgh with 11 picks. CBS Sports' JP Acosta returns to the pod to break down the "strategically bold" process that has left everyone puzzled. We recap the full draft haul, revisit the rumored moves that never materialized, and have an honest conversation about whether Jacksonville's offseason process ultimately missed the mark.

0:00 Intro

1:54 Trust the process?

18:38 Prospect X (DE Zach Durfee)

24:30 SB Champs Are Built Thru the Draft

27:04 2025 Draft Class Must Raise the Floor

35:57 Favorite pick of the Draft

37:19 Bring Back the Smash-mouth Football

44:11 Don’t Be Scared (Nick Sweet Q&A)

56:12 Jax Nearly Traded Up?

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