Emmanuel Pregnon aims for early role in Jaguars' offensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Emmanuel Pregnon, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the 88th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, looks to secure a role on the team's offensive line as training camp approaches. Acknowledged for his performance at Oregon, Pregnon earned praise for being one of the top-rated run blockers and demonstrated solid pass protection during his final season. With competition from experienced players like Ezra Cleveland and Patrick Mekari, Pregnon's opportunity to start will depend on his training camp performance. Analysts have high hopes for Pregnon, which could increase pressure to deliver early in his rookie season.
- •Pregnon stands 6-4 and weighs 314 pounds.
- •He transferred from Wyoming to USC before finishing at Oregon.
- •He allowed just one sack during 471 pass-blocking snaps in 2025.
- •Training camp will be crucial for his fight for a starting job.
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars roster: Emmanuel Pregnon looks to justify draft hype
"Praised as one of the Jaguars’ best draft picks, Emmanuel Pregnon enters training camp looking to earn an immediate role along the offensive line.
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