John Shipley· Sep 8, 2026
Shipley expects rookie third-round guard Emmanuel Pregnon to start at left guard for the Jaguars in Week 1 against the Browns, with Ezra Cleveland moving to right guard and Anton Harrison shifting to left tackle.
“As things stand today, it certainly feels like Pregnon is set to make his first-career start this Sunday.”
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Emmanuel Pregnon to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Pregnon likely in the starting lineup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 ... making Pregnon's Week 1 start at left guard a rare occurence.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ezra Cleveland to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Jaguars' third-round pick is taking the spot of former left guard Ezra Cleveland, who is now set to start for the Jaguars at right guard.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Anton Harrison to be 1st on the depth chart
“Anton Harrison has been officially moved from right tackle to left tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Robert Hainsey to be 1st on the depth chart
“Add in returning startiner center Robert Hainsey, and Pregnon is the lone truly fresh face in the lineup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Jaime EisnerMock Draft Picks · Emmanuel PregnonMiss · 14A seven-round Miami Dolphins mock draft for 2026, projecting Kenyon Sadiq at No. 11 and Keldric Faulk at No. 30, with Emmanuel Pregnon becoming an instant starter and Ted Hurst developing into a No. 2 receiver.
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