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Jaguars Skip Scouting Combine to Keep Draft Plans Private

2/22/2026

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will skip the Scouting Combine.
Coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone opted out of the event.
ESPN's Michael DiRocco notes the move aims to avoid bias from brief face-to-face meetings, mirroring the Rams' approach.
By skipping the Combine, the Jaguars keep draft plans private and focus on evaluating players via college programs.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will skip the Scouting Combine.
Coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone opted out of the event.
ESPN's Michael DiRocco notes the move aims to avoid bias from brief face-to-face meetings, mirroring the Rams' approach.
By skipping the Combine, the Jaguars keep draft plans private and focus on evaluating players via college programs.