Three practices into Jacksonville Jaguars training camp, a handful of jobs are already starting to take shape - even if there’s still a long way to go before anything is settled.
There are weeks of camp work and preseason games left, and that matters. These competitions can shift fast, and what the coaching staff sees behind the curtain may not match the outside read. Still, the early practice reps and the players consistently showing up in drills give us the first real clues about where things stand.
At running back, Bhayshul Tuten is the name to watch. Chris Rodriguez has been limited to individual work, so the full competition hasn’t really gotten rolling yet, but Tuten has made the most of the chances he’s had.
Right guard looks like it could turn into a real battle, even if Patrick Mekari gets the early nod. Mekari’s experience makes him the safest pick right now, but his limited reps have opened the door for Wyatt Milum to get extended work with the starters. Milum has handled that opportunity well, and once the pads come on, this one should become easier to read.
The tight end picture is a little more defined. Brenton Strange, Nate Boerkircher, and Tanner Koziol are expected to take three roster spots, which leaves Quintin Morris and Hunter Long competing for what may be the final opening. Morris gets the edge here because of what he brings as a blocker, along with his role as a core special teams contributor in 2025.
Up front on defense, the Jaguars’ end rotation should include more than just the obvious names. Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker will be the anchors, but four players usually see meaningful snaps there. Based on the early work, BJ Green and Danny Striggow are in a good position, with their experience standing out over rookies Wesley Williams and Zach Durfee.
At linebacker, Ventrell Miller still looks like the favorite, even with Branson Combs making things interesting. Combs has been active and has put plays on tape, so this is not a hollow competition. But for now, Miller remains the pick to win the job.
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