The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into Year 2 with Liam Coen, and the roster picture is starting to come into focus as camp winds down. The big pieces are in place: a healthy Trevor Lawrence, a revamped offensive line after the Daniel Faalele trade, and a defense that looks deep at every level.
At quarterback, there isn’t much drama. Lawrence is the starter, and Nick Mullens is set up as the backup, leaving Jacksonville with a straightforward room at the game’s most important spot.
The backfield has a different feel. Bhayshul Tuten has moved to the front of the pack as the lead running back, with Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen Jr. and Ameer Abdullah filling out a busy committee behind him.
Jacksonville’s pass-catching group is one of the more talented parts of the roster. Brian Thomas Jr. stands at the top as the WR1, while Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington and Travis Hunter give the Jaguars plenty of options.
Hunter is projected to play wide receiver on occasion this year rather than staying full-time on both sides of the ball. At tight end, Brenton Strange is the main name, with Quintin Morris and Hunter Long fighting for what could be the final reserve spot.
The offensive line also looks reshaped. Walker Little and Anton Harrison are the tackles to watch, with Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey and Patrick Mekari holding down the interior. Wyatt Milum and Chuma Edoga add the kind of depth that gives the staff some flexibility.
Predicted offensive 22: QB Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens; RB Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen Jr., Ameer Abdullah; WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, Travis Hunter; TE Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris; OL Walker Little, Anton Harrison, Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Patrick Mekari, Wyatt Milum, Chuma Edoga.
On defense, the edge rush stands out immediately. Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker form the headlining duo, with Dennis Gardeck and B.J.
Green II giving the Jaguars useful snaps behind them. Inside, Arik Armstead and DaVon Hamilton are the anchors, while Matt Dickerson and Ruke Orhorhoro provide depth after the offensive trade opened up more roster room elsewhere.
Linebacker is built around Foyesade Oluokun and Ventrell Miller, with Jack Kiser and Yasir Abdullah rounding out the group. Jahlani Tavai is also projected to make the cut.
In the secondary, Travis Hunter’s expected role at corner gives the unit an extra boost alongside Jourdan Lewis and Montaric Brown. Jarrian Jones and Christian Braswell offer depth, while Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson are the projected starters at safety, backed by Rayuan Lane III and Caleb Ransaw.
Predicted defensive 26: DE Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker, Dennis Gardeck, B.J. Green II; DT Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, Matt Dickerson, Ruke Orhorhoro, Albert Regis; LB Foyesade Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Jack Kiser, Yasir Abdullah, Jahlani Tavai; CB Jourdan Lewis, Montaric Brown, Jarrian Jones, Christian Braswell, Corey Ballentine; S Eric Murray, Antonio Johnson, Rayuan Lane III, Caleb Ransaw, Travis Hunter (dual-role).
Special teams stays stable. Cam Little is back as the kicker after establishing himself as a dependable option on field goals and kickoffs. Logan Cooke handles punting and holding, Ross Matiscik remains the long snapper, and Parker Washington is the primary punt returner while sharing kickoff-return duties with Ameer Abdullah.
Predicted special teams 5: K Cam Little, P Logan Cooke, LS Ross Matiscik, plus return men Parker Washington and Ameer Abdullah rounding out the group.
That adds up to 53 players, though the final call at tight end and a few late battles along the defensive line and in the secondary could still move before Jacksonville sets its Week 1 roster.
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