The Jaguars’ safety room leaves Trevian Thomas with an uphill climb, but there’s still a path for him to stick around.
Thomas, who wears No. 34, joined Jacksonville in November after starting his NFL journey as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers following the 2025 NFL draft. He spent most of that season on the Panthers’ practice squad after being signed, then released in November before landing with the Jaguars.
His game action in 2025 was limited. Thomas appeared in three preseason games for Carolina and finished with five total tackles on defense.
During the regular season, he played in one game, logged 10 special-teams snaps and added one tackle. The rest of his year was spent on the practice squad.
Now the challenge gets harder. Jacksonville’s safety group is crowded, and Eric Murray, Antonio Johnson, Caleb Ransaw, Jalen Huskey and Rayuan Lane are all considered roster locks. That leaves Thomas needing a big camp to force his way into the conversation, and even then, the practice squad looks like the most realistic outcome.
That said, the practice squad would still matter. It would keep Thomas in the building, give him a chance to keep developing, and leave the door open for game-day elevations if injuries hit during the 17-game season. From there, he could put himself in position to rise even further next year.
If Thomas is going to separate himself, versatility is the key. His work on defense and special teams gives him the best shot to stand out.
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