Big Cat Country on Tanner Koziol

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they took Nebraska's Nate Boerkircher in the second round of the draft, following that up with Houston's Tanner Koziol with the 154th overall pick in the fifth. Maybe it's the contrarian in me. But I thought that Boerkircher was an overdraft by at least a round, and I believe that Koziol's tape merited more than a third-day pick. So, when Coen does bring the heat up to 12 and 13 in 2026, Tanner Koziol may be the guy to watch.

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Koziol's tape merited higher pick; positioned to thrive in 12/13 personnel packages.

Houston's Tanner Koziol, selected by Jacksonville with the 154th overall pick in the fifth round, has tape that merited a higher draft selection according to Football Outsiders analysis. Koziol is positioned as a potential breakout candidate in the Jaguars' multi-tight-end packages, particularly when offensive coordinator Coen expands to 12 and 13 personnel formations; his versatility and blocking ability make him a value pick in the tight end room alongside Brenton Strange.

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