Former Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher drafted by Jacksonville in second round
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Former Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night.
The Jacksonville Jaguars took Boerkircher with the 56th pick in the draft.
We have drafted Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher with the No. 56 overall pick!@farahandfarah | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/RKjLuwTnjr
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026
The Aurora, Nebraska, native walked on at Nebraska in 2020 and saw his first action as a Husker in 2022.
Over 52 games at Nebraska, Boerkircher hauled in 38 receptions for 417 yards and four touchdowns.
He transferred to Texas A&M in 2025, grabbing 19 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns.
Round 2 pick 56 Nate Boerkircher meets with the media.
@farahandfarah | #NFLDraft on NFLN https://t.co/AeQiOGztNu— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026
