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TEJAX40 insightsLatest Oct 26, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Koziol was drafted as a big slot receiver and wasn't considered much of a blocker coming out of Houston, but blocking is almost all he's done so far and he's done a solid job of it. He has appeared in four games, logging 30 offensive snaps mostly in the heavy tight end packages driving Jacksonville's league-leading EPA per play, plus 15 special teams snaps. He hasn't caught a pass yet, but was a real receiving weapon for the Cougars and could get a chance to make plays on offense.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Big Cat Country
Koziol was drafted as essentially a big slot and wasn't considered much of a blocker out of Houston, but blocking is almost all he's done so far and he's done a solid job; he's appeared in 4 games logging 30 offensive snaps mostly in heavy TE packages (where Jaguars lead league in EPA per play) plus 15 special teams snaps; he hasn't caught a pass yet but was a real receiving weapon for the Cougars and should get chances to make plays on offense.
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PositiveInjurySep 14, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Week 1 snap rate leaders - ROOKIE TEs 66% - Nate Boerkircher (JAX) (a bit inflated by blowout) 54% - Eli Raridon (NE) 41% - Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) 33% - Matthew Hibner (BAL) 28% - Will Kacmarek (MIA) 11% - Marlin Klein (HOU) 8% - Josh Cuevas (BAL) Inactive - Max Klare (LAR), Justin Joly (MIA), Tanner Koziol (JAX), Joe Royer (CLE) Placed on IR right before the season started - Eli Stowers

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 20, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Based on what I've seen Liam Coen doesn't only blow smoke to pump his players up - he does legitimately say this guy needs to work on X Clearly saying Boerkircher needs to work on blocking (supposed to be his strong suit) Clearly impressed by Koziol Would take an injury to Strange (esp now with the extension) but Koziol has the interesting fantasy profile

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PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Koziol was indispensable to Houston's 2025 offense as a First Team All-Big 12 selection. He led all FBS tight ends with 74 receptions, ranked second with 727 receiving yards, and added six touchdowns. He accounted for 31% of the Cougars' receptions, 26% of their receiving yards, and 23% of their receiving touchdowns. Koziol played his final down for Houston in its 38-35 Texas Bowl victory over LSU before turning his attention to NFL Draft preparation.
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PositiveSleeperAug 19, 2026Big Cat Country
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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PositiveValueAug 19, 2026Big Cat Country
Underrated draft pick tight end selected by Jacksonville with the 154th overall pick in the fifth round. Koziol joins a Jaguars tight end room that already features productive TE1 Brenton Strange and second-round pick Nate Boerkircher. The Jaguars' 2025 data with two tight ends on the field showed Trevor Lawrence completing 58 of 89 passes for 596 yards, nine touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 118.0 — the fourth-highest in the NFL among quarterbacks with at least 50 attempts in 2TE personnel, behind only Josh Allen, Jared Goff, and Dak Prescott. Head coach Liam Coen, despite his McVay ties, has shown willingness to use multiple tight end packages as a compromise between his agnostic personnel approach and the league's trend toward tight end usage.
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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Fifth-round tight end Tanner Koziol has quietly shown why Jacksonville invested in him, bringing versatility to the Jaguars' offense as both a receiver and developing blocker. Early camp sessions have reflected that flexibility, with Koziol seeing opportunities in a variety of personnel groupings as coaches assess how best to utilize his skill set. The source notes that behind established options on the depth chart, Koziol isn't under pressure to become an instant starter; instead, every practice is another opportunity to prove he can contribute sooner rather than later. Tight ends often require patience at the professional level, but Koziol's encouraging start suggests Jacksonville believes there's enough upside to begin expanding his responsibilities as camp unfolds.
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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Big Cat Country
Fifth-round TE rookie has quietly demonstrated why Jacksonville invested a fifth-round pick in him, bringing versatility to the Jaguars' offense with value both as a receiver and as a developing blocker. Early camp sessions have reflected that flexibility, with Koziol seeing opportunities in a variety of personnel groupings as coaches assess how best to utilize his skill set. The source notes that behind established options on the depth chart, Koziol isn't under pressure to become an instant starter; instead, every practice is another opportunity to prove he can contribute sooner rather than later. Tight ends often require patience at the professional level, but Koziol's encouraging start suggests Jacksonville believes there's enough upside to begin expanding his responsibilities as camp unfolds.
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