# Nate Boerkircher

NFL player. Position: **TE**. Team: **JAC** (Jacksonville Jaguars).

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** TE
- **Team:** JAC (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- **2026 Draft:** First round, pick 56

## 2026 Outlook

Nate Boerkircher was selected by Jacksonville with the 56th overall pick in 2026, signaling the Jaguars' confidence in his ability to contribute at both pass-catcher and blocker. Despite being a first-round pick, Boerkircher must compete for the #2 tight end role behind starter Brenton Strange, battling Quintin Morris (re-signed free agent) for snaps. The Jaguars' expectation is that Boerkircher will eventually be the long-term TE2 to Strange's TE1, but Morris's special teams versatility and blocking skills make the competition legitimate. Both players will contribute this season, with the exact snap split to be determined during training camp (per 5 Crucial Jaguars Position Battles Impacted the Most By 2026 NFL Draft).

The Boerkircher pick signals Jacksonville's embrace of the 13 personnel trend (three tight ends) popularized by the Rams. He's drafted specifically for blocking duties in this scheme, allowing Strange to focus on pass-catching opportunities. (per How a League-Wide Trend Forced Teams Into Stunning NFL Draft Decisions)

## Role / Depth Chart

Competing for #2 tight end role. Will serve as the future TE2 behind Brenton Strange.

## Injury Status

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## Sources

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