The Jacksonville Jaguars felt confident about the offensive line that they brought back all their starters from 2025. Sure, they'll probably make a few tweaks next season, but the group as a whole doesn't appear to be a weakness, far from it.
Maybe the Jags will add reinforcements next year, but their offensive trenches appear to be set for the foreseeable future. This is why it would be odd to see them add a starting left tackle early in the NFL draft, just like a recent mock suggests.
The Jaguars draft Jordan Seaton in B/R's mock to protect Trevor Lawrence
Brenton Sobleski of Bleacher Report did a 2027 NFL mock draft and had the Jaguars taking Jordan Seaton at No. 16, arguing that they add reinforcements at left tackle in spite of the presence of Cole Van Lanen.
"Lawrence was the sixth-most sacked quarterback last season," Sobleski wrote. "Cole Van Lanen currently mans the quarterback's blind side after taking over as Jacksonville's starting left tackle in Week 14. The former sixth-round draft pick will have a chance to prove himself this fall. Though the Jags should be strongly eyeing next year's offensive tackle class."
Jordan Seaton entered the collegiate ranks as a heralded 5-star recruit. He spent his first two seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes before transferring to LSU, where he should receive improved coaching, while playing in an offensive lineman-friendly scheme."
On paper, Sobleski's suggestion makes sense. You want Trevor Lawrence to have the best possible protection if you want him to take his game to the next level, and left tackle was an issue last year. Walker Little led the Jags in sacks with nine. He was eventually benched in favor of Cole Van Lanen, who got a three-year deal worth $54 million in 2025.
Van Lanen was up to the task, but he suffered a knee injury late in 2025 that's held him out of Organized Team Activities. His recovery timeline is unknown, so if he isn't ready for the opener, Little will tentatively start at left tackle.
Circling back to Seaton, he possesses top-end athleticism and quickness despite the fact that he's 6'5". He already excels in pass protection but has his work cut out for him as a run blocker. Specifically, the former Colorado Buffalo needs to add functional strength and hone his overall technique, something he can get done at LSU, as Sobleski suggests.
In Jacksonville, Seaton would have to compete with Cole Van Lanen for the starting job at left tackle, but he could most definitely give the offfensive line a massive boost.
Why the Jaguars may not target Jordan Seaton in the 2027 NFL Draft
You should always be on the lookout for good players, regardless of the position, and Jordan Seaton definitely fits the bill. He has the tools to develop into a high-end left tackle in the NFL. That said, the Jaguars are currently set at the position. Granted, things can change in the blink of an eye, but Jacksonville feels good about Cole Van Lanen protecting Trevor Lawrence's blindside. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten an extension last year.
Sure, the Jags could draft Seaton and have him redshirt his rookie season, but that would only be a feasible path if they didn't have other roster needs. Specifically, they need a No. 3 pass rusher behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker. Similarly, defensive tackles DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead are slated to become free agents in 2027. Even if the team's brass re-signed one of them, the interior defensive line would still need an infusion of talent.
Simply put, the Jaguars would love to beef up the offensive line, and landing a left tackle with upside such as Jordan Seaton would be huge. That said, they may be better off addressing other areas of the roster.
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