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0:522026 NFL Draft Grades: Jaguars Select Nate Boerkircher No. 56
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Payne Durham
Summary
Nate Boerkircher is a reliable, physical tight end who offers a high floor in both the passing and run games. He’s not a high-volume target, but he’s a dependable checkdown option with sure hands and a massive catch radius. Boerkircher plays with a tough, aggressive mentality, looking to run through defenders after the catch and move defensive ends off the line as a blocker.
About
- 2025: Burlsworth Trophy nominee (top FBS player who began career as walk-on)
- 2025: Game-winning TD vs. Notre Dame
Strengths
- Sticky hands and a massive catch radius to secure off-target throws.
- Physical after the catch with a desire to run through defenders.
- Dependable in-line blocker who can wash out defensive ends
Weaknesses
- Limited statistical production with low career targets and totals.
- Older prospect who will be 25 early in his rookie season.
- Lacks elite vertical speed to consistently threaten downfield.
Combine Data
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.40 seconds
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 19 | 198 | 10.4 | 3 | 28 |
Top Nate Boerkircher News
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Jaguars' Nate Boerkircher: Picked by Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Boerkircher in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 56th overall.
One of the older players in the draft class, the 24-year-old Boerkircher spent five of the first six years of his college career with Nebraska before finishing up at Texas A&M in 2025. During his lone season with the Aggies, Boerkircher started in eight of 13 appearances while logging 19 catches for 198 yards and three touchdowns. He wasn't involved much in the passing game during his time with the Cornhuskers, but Boerkircher established himself as a reliable target who could fight through coverage to complete catches this past season. Brenton Strange is slated as the Jaguars' top tight end following a career year in 2025, so Boerkircher will likely vie with Quintin Morris and Hunter Long for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 245 lbs |
| Birthplace: Aurora, NE |
| Age: 24 |
| Class: Senior |