Jaguars draft Zach Durfee, a unique seventh-round prospect
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Zach Durfee from Washington as their seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Durfee's path to the NFL involved stepping away from competitive football after high school, then transferring to the University of Sioux Falls where he focused on learning the defensive end position. He faced obstacles during his college career, including transfer eligibility issues and injuries, but demonstrated potential that caught the attention of NFL scouts. Jacksonville aims to develop him further with professional coaching.
- •Zach Durfee was selected with the No. 233 overall pick in the draft.
- •He previously attended North Dakota State but did not play football.
- •Durfee transferred to the University of Sioux Falls and excelled as a defensive end.
- •Injuries and transfer rules limited his opportunities during college.
- •Jaguars hope to elevate his game with professional coaching.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars draft class: 5 things to know about Zach Durfee
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