The Jaguars have a unique collection of talent with two-way player Travis Hunter and plenty of rookies.
Quarterback (2)
Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens
I thought early in the Liam Coen tenure that Trevor Lawrence wouldn’t be there for much longer, but things clicked down the stretch on their way to the postseason—and Coen simply coached the former No. 1 overall pick hard to get the most out of him. Nick Mullens should be clear backup with Carter Bradley and undrafted rookie Joey Aguilar looking to showcase their ability this summer.
Running back (4)
Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen Jr., DeeJay Dallas
The second-year duo of Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. are both set to see an expanded role with Travis Etienne Jr. departing in free agency, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. was brought in as a bruiser who played for Liam Coen at Kentucky. There is still room for a fourth runner to make it, though, and I’ve always been high on Deejay Dallas—so we’ll see if he can beat out undrafted rookie J’Mari Taylor and veteran Ameer Abdullah.
Wide receiver (5)
Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Josh Cameron (R), CJ Williams (R)
We are primarily classifying Travis Hunter as a cornerback (which I thought was the best position for him coming out of Colorado last year), but keep in mind that he should still see meaningful action on offense. That said, the Jags are in very good shape if Brian Thomas Jr. can get back to his rookie form along with Parker Washington emerging and Jakobi Meyers providing a steady presence in his first full offseason with the team. Sixth-round rookies Josh Cameron and CJ Williams should have the inside track as depth ahead of Austin Trammell, Tim Jones, and others.
Tight end (4)
Brenton Strange, Nate Boerkircher (R), Tanner Koziol (R), Quinton Morris
Jacksonville doubled up at tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft, and we should see a bunch of 12 and 13 personnel looks this year with Brenton Strange, second-round pick Nate Boerkircher, and fifth-round pick Tanner Koziol all getting opportunities. I assume another tight end will be kept as well, so Quinton Morris will try to make it over Hunter Long in a battle that will be determined in August.
Offensive tackle (3)
Walker Little, Anton Harrison, Chuma Edoga
Starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee) went down in Week 18 with what is believed to have been a torn ACL, but the team curiously has kept things under wraps for months now. If it was indeed a torn ACL, Van Lanen might be on the wrong side of questionable for the opener—so Walker Little could start the season on the blindside before reverting to a reserve role. Former first-rounder Anton Harrison is locked in at right tackle, and Chuma Edoga would probably be safe as the swing tackle (with guard versatility) if Van Lanen isn’t on the initial 53-man roster.
Guard (4)
Ezra Cleveland, Patrick Mekari, Emmanuel Pregnon (R), Wyatt Milum
Emmanuel Pregnon in the late third round was one of the best values in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he could be a future starter at either guard spot—with a realistic chance to earn a role as a rookie if Ezra Cleveland or Patrick Mekari don’t play up to expectations as the returning starters. Last year’s third-rounder Wyatt Milum being a former tackle could open the door for Trystan Colon if the Jags shake things up, but they seem to like Milum inside.
Center (2)
Robert Hainsey, Jonah Monheim
Robert Hainsey came over with Liam Coen from Tampa Bay and was the starter at center for Jacksonville in 2025, while Jonah Monheim made the team as a seventh-round pick last year—starting twice when Hainsey was out. It’d almost certainly take an injury to Hainsey or Monheim for Jerome Carvin to find his way onto the roster.
Interior defensive line (5)
Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, Albert Regis (R), Ruke Orhorhoro, Matt Dickerson
The top four for the Jags on the defensive interior is locked in with Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, third-round pick Albert Regis, and trade acquisition Ruke Orhorhoro. Journeyman Matt Dickerson made four starts in his first season with Jacksonville, so he gets the edge over Quinton Bohanna, Keivie Rose, and undrafted free agents trying to make the squad.
Edge defender (5)
Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker, Wesley Williams (R), B.J. Green II, Danny Striggow
The Jaguars have a great edge duo with Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, and the backups should be set with Wesley Williams taken in the fourth round (which was one of many selections that drew heat, but I thought it was good value) and B.J. Green II entering his second season. If just five edge defenders make it, Danny Striggow will be challenged by seventh-round pick Zach Durfee.
Linebacker (5)
Foyesade Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Dennis Gardeck, Jack Kiser, Yasir Abdullah
Linebacker will also have a battle for the final spot with seventh-round pick Parker Hughes needing to beat out either Jack Kiser or Yasir Abdullah—but the Ventrell Miller is the favorite to start next to Foyesade Oluokun, and Dennis Gardeck is a core player on special teams. Jalen McLeod will be in the competition as well, and there could be a path towards someone emerging alongside Oluokun at some point this summer or fall.
Cornerback (6)
Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis, Jarrian Jones, Dane Jackson, Christian Braswell
The Jags have solid players at cornerback, but Travis Hunter being a full-time player there should really improve the group in 2026. Behind the starting trio of Hunter, Montaric Brown, and Jourdan Lewis, the team has Jarrian Jones as someone who doesn’t lack confidence behind them, and Dane Jackson flashed at times in Buffalo. Christian Braswell is on the bubble, but he showed well last season with just 97 scoreless yards allowed on 24 targets; I like him to make it over Jabbar Muhammad and others.
Safety (5)
Eric Murray, Antonio Johnson, Jalen Huskey (R), Caleb Ransaw, Rayuan Lane III
Safety is one of the strongest groups for Jacksonville’s roster, as Eric Murray is a veteran starter, and former Texas A&M star Antonio Johnson will now be a full-time starter with him after five interceptions in 2025. I’m excited about the long-term outlook of rookie third-rounder Jalen Huskey based on his ball skills and instincts—and last year’s third-rounder Caleb Ransaw is relatively safe despite a lost rookie campaign due to a foot injury. Rayuan Lane III should also be close to a lock after being a key contributor on special teams as a rookie.
Special teams (3)
Cam Little, Logan Cooke, Ross Matiscik
Cam Little was basically the first kicker to start hitting absolute bombs last year, as he started with a 70-yard field goal in the preseason before setting the record-setting 68-yard field goal in the regular season. With that in mind, the Jags aren’t messing with what worked from a year ago with Logan Cooke and Ross Matiscik not facing any competition.
Injured (1)
OT Cole Van Lanen