The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they signed 18 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. Let’s take a closer look at these players and highlight why each could make a potential roster push.
Up next is Troy tight end Ethan Conner.
Profile
- Height: 6-031
- Weight: 235
- Age: 23
Quick breakdown
The 2025 season was Conner’s most productive as a pass-catcher. He hauled in 31 of his 45 targets, totaling 397 yards with three touchdowns. Of the 1,096 career snaps played on offense, 45% of them came as a blocker. Nearly one-third of his snaps in 2025 would come from the slot, according to PFF.
Ethan Conner’s athletic profile
Ethan Conner is a TE prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 6.92 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 449 out of 1456 TE from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/VnHGFYxDUvpic.twitter.com/EeJGBPuQdb
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 3, 2026
Insights from Pro Football Focus
“(Ethan Conner) earned a 61.7 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 107th among 199 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 62.7 ranked 124th among 199 qualified tight ends. He generated 215 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 3 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 6.4 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.” – PFF
Can Ethan Conner make a roster push with the Jaguars?
Beyond having to perform well over the summer, in order for a UDFA to make the final roster, they must also be at a position where there is a roster spot or two up for grabs. Following the draft, that doesn’t appear to be the case at tight end for the Jaguars. Along with already having Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Hunter Long on the roster, the Jaguars drafted Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol. In fact, Long’s roster spot might not be safe anymore with the addition of Koziol. This room may now be too crowded for Conner to make a push as a UDFA.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Can Troy UDFA TE Ethan Conner make Jaguars roster?