The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting major value from three players who barely register on the salary cap.
According to Pro Football Focus, linebacker Ventrell Miller, wide receiver Parker Washington and running back Bhayshul Tuten all landed on its list of 10 players outperforming their contracts to start the 2026 season. Jacksonville was the only team with three selections, a reflection of just how much production the Jaguars are getting from some of their cheapest pieces. PFF left rookies out of the mix and also excluded players with cap hits above $10 million.
Miller is the headliner. He’s playing out the final season of his rookie deal with a $1.3 million cap hit, and PFF says he has the highest overall grade among NFL linebackers. Even more striking, PFF also gave him the top overall grade of any defensive player in football.
His 89.1 coverage grade leads all qualified linebackers, and his 90.6 run-defense grade trails only San Francisco’s Fred Warner. PFF called him a potential All-Pro and said he could be in line for an extension if this level of play keeps up.
Washington’s rise has already turned into one of the bigger storylines in Jacksonville this season. The former sixth-round pick is carrying a $3.72 million cap hit while emerging as the Jaguars’ clear No. 1 receiver.
His 82.6 receiving grade ranks 10th among qualified wideouts, and his 2.39 yards per route run is tied for 10th as well. Washington is also averaging 4.8 yards after the catch per reception, and he sits inside the top 13 in receiving grade versus both man and zone coverage. PFF said his breakout "should come with a new contract in short order."
Tuten rounds out the trio and gives Jacksonville another low-cost player delivering high-end production.
The second-year back has a $1.3 million cap hit and leads all running backs with at least 70 carries with a 90.6 overall PFF grade. He’s averaging 3.62 yards after contact per attempt, and his 25 missed tackles forced are tied for fifth.
The Jaguars will eventually have some real financial choices to make, especially with Miller and Washington nearing the end of their rookie deals. Right now, though, they’re getting elite output at bargain rates better than anyone else in the league.
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