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Jaguars Rookie Minicamp: Day 2 observations: Hunter looks the part

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen spoke with the media following Day 2 of Rookie Minicamp at the Miller Electric practice fields. Here are a few takeaways from practice and Coen's media availability.

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off Rookie Minicamp on Saturday, showcasing the new crop of rookie talents acquired in the 2025 NFL Draft, headlined by wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. Joining the draft class was an impressive crop of undrafted free agents (UDFAs) and a few notable veteran players. In total, 34 players attended on Saturday, up from the 31 players in 2024’s rookie minicamp. Of this number, 22 participants were undrafted free agents.

#Jaguars roster for Rookie Mini-Camp this weekend, per the team.

Second-year WR Joshua Cephus & TE Shawn Bowman both participating. Only one try-out player QB Kinkead Dent #Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/ZBP2YoQuSM

— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) May 9, 2025​

Takeaways from Day 2 of Rookie Minicamp

Travis Hunter continued his practice of practicing without gloves, coming away with multiple clean catches and no drops on the day. He was clean out of his breaks on the majority of routes and only one instance of a ball being caught with his body instead of his hands. Breaking news: Travis Hunter looks the part.

Jaguars rookies have been doing drills on the field for 10 minutes and Travis Hunter has already gotten two ovations. pic.twitter.com/ChriXU5tXS

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) May 10, 2025​

Fourth round RB Bhayshul Tuten had himself a solid day early on, looking smooth throughout drills and in the alignment/assignment periods. However, he did suffer one of the only drops of the day.

#Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten drilling his footwork and adding the spin cycle

via @TravisDHolmes pic.twitter.com/RPy9yeDnBr

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) May 10, 2025​

Speaking of drops, Tuten’s counterpart, seventh-round pick RB LeQuint Allen had zero on the day, looking extremely smooth both in his routes and catching the ball. After averaging 40 receiving yards per game in 2024, LeQuint will look to translate that trait to the NFL game.

There weren't too many takeaways for the big guys, with rookie camp being more about orienting to the NFL playbook, processes, communication, and such (IE: primarily about the skill guys). However, with only three offensive linemen in attendance, OL Wyatt Milum manned multiple offensive line spots throughout practice. This may have been simply out of necessity, with the limited options or a larger plan for acclimated moving forward. Only time will tell.

#Jaguars OL Wyatt Milum drilling his hand placement and drive

via @TravisDHolmes pic.twitter.com/8VLEYYtAb3

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) May 10, 2025​

After practice, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen spoke with the assembled media to provide his takeaways from Day 2 on the grass for the rookie class.

Post-Practice Media Availability:

HC Liam Coen & WR/DB Travis Hunter address the media.@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/GnebU7Trp0

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 10, 2025​

Hunter to begin practicing on defense next week

Everyone’s favorite Jacksonville Jaguar, Travis Hunter has been pretty much THE topic of conversation for fans and media alike. As the teams' leadership previously mentioned post-draft, Hunter will initially play on the offensive side of the ball, to later add his defensive orientation. Today Coen mentioned that that plan would include Hunter begining practice with the defense next week.

“He’ll be able to get integrated next week on the defensive side of the ball. We just kind of ended up making a decision that, from yesterday to today, we wanted to be able to clean up some of the things that we may have been able to miss yesterday, get extra reps on the offensive side of the ball, and next week, he’ll start to roll on defense.”

He continued...

“He’s been able to dive in and learn some of our three-deep coverages, what do we call our three-deep coverages on the outside, if he has to be manned up on the backside of a three-by-one, he knows all of those calls already. So, at the end of the day, it’s going to be about, on the defensive side of the ball, communication. The technique and fundamentals, we’ll continue to harp on, but it’s really about being on the same page as the rest of the guys on the back end from a communication standpoint and the rest will kind of take care of itself.”

Speaking of Hunter, his infectious energy continues to show itself, both on the field and in the locker room, as noted after practice by Coen.

“He ran a route yesterday where his shoe came off and it didn’t quite affect him. Made a great catch. It’s more just his presence and the energy he does provide both in the classroom, in the meeting rooms, and also out here on the field.”

Jaguars rookie minicamp vibes. pic.twitter.com/DMSYHmCwTX

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) May 10, 2025​

Jon Gruden with an assist to Duval

The fraternity of NFL coaches is a small circle, where relationships can often be the key in closing deals with agents, creating market interest with players, or occasionally those relationships can help teams get eyes on an under-the-radar prospect. Per Coach Coen, former NFL head coach and media personality with Barstool Sports, Jon Gruden reached out to direct Coen’s eyes towards prized UDFA QB Seth Henigan out of the University of Memphis.

“I’ll be honest, hadn’t watched a ton of his tape before we ended up bringing him in. Once we did, I got to talk to him. Jon Gruden actually hit me up about him. Shot me a text, I think they spent some time together during the offseason. You can definitely see the coach’s kid mentality. He did a great job of calling the plays and having the command. We weren’t just out there calling one play. We were canning plays, two play calls, he was handling all that stuff well. So, time will tell, but definitely a good guy to start off with.”

Seth was featured on Gruden’s QB Class this off-season, for those who haven’t seen the episode. It’s a great watch for Jaguars fans who want to know a little more about the undrafted quarterback.

Joint practices still in question

Lastly, Coach Coen also advised that he hopes to have joint practices this off-season, as they have many of the past years. However, nothing specific has been locked in to date.

“I hope so. We’ll see. It all kind of depends on the schedule and the league and all that. We haven’t been able to get that information quite yet. We’ll continue to utilize any asset we can to make that work, but we’ve had some communication.”

For those in attendance, what did we miss? Any additional takeaways from Saturday's public attendance Day 2 of Rookie Minicamp? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-day-2-takeaways-travis-hunter-looks-the-part

 

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Jaguars 2025 schedule release tracker: News, rumors & leaks

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Dates, times, and other info on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2025 schedule will be updated here.

The NFL’s schedule release week is here!

We already know which opponents the Jacksonville Jaguars will face in 2025; when those matchups happen will soon be announced.

What we know now​

• The Jaguars will play each team in its AFC South division, each team in the AFC West and NFC West, and three teams that also finished third in their division in 2024.
• Home opponents: Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans
• Away opponents: Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans
• After playing two London games in consecutive seasons, the Jaguars will play one international game in 2025. They’ll host a team at Wembley Stadium this year.
• According to Sharp Football Analysis, Jacksonville has the NFL’s sixth-easiest schedule based on Vegas’ projected win totals. They have the ninth-easiest schedule based on last year’s records.
• According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars have +160 odds to make the playoffs, +270 odds to win the AFC South, and +7500 odds to win the Super Bowl this season. Their regular season win total is set at 7.5 wins.

Rumors we’re hearing​

• Reunion game! The Jaguars will host the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium in Week 7 (October 19), per Good Morning Football. Liam Coen and James Gladstone get a chance to beat their former bosses on primetime TV.

When we’ll learn more​

Monday, May 12

• NBC will announce select games on the “Today Show”
• FOX will announce select games
• Prime Video will announce select games

Tuesday, May 13

• ESPN will announce select games on “Good Morning America”
• NFL Network will announce the full international games slate on “Good Morning Football”

Wednesday, May 14

• CBS will announce select games on “CBS Morning”
• Netflix will announce select games

The full 2025 NFL schedule will drop at 8 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday.

Jaguars fans, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/13/24428639/jacksonville-jaguars-2025-schedule-release-tracker

 

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2025 NFL schedule release: Jaguars games, dates & times

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2025 season against the Carolina Panthers at home.

It’s here!

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ full schedule for the 2025-26 NFL season has been announced.

Preseason

• Week 1 (Saturday, Aug. 9): vs Pittsburgh Steelers
• Week 2 (Sunday, Aug. 17): at New Orleans Saints
• Week 3 (TBD): at Miami Dolphins

Regular season

• Week 1 (Sunday, Sept. 7): vs Carolina Panthers
• Week 2 (Sunday, Sept. 14): at Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 3 (Sunday, Sept. 21): vs Houston Texans
• Week 4 (Sunday, Sept. 28): at San Francisco 49ers
• Week 5 (Monday, Oct. 6): vs Kansas City Chiefs — MNF
• Week 6 (Sunday, Oct. 12): vs Seattle Seahawks
• Week 7 (Sunday, Oct. 19): vs Los Angeles Rams — London
• Week 8: bye week
• Week 9 (Sunday, Nov. 2): at Las Vegas Raiders
• Week 10 (Sunday, Nov. 9): at Houston Texans
• Week 11 (Sunday, Nov. 16): vs Los Angeles Chargers
• Week 12 (Sunday, Nov. 23): at Arizona Cardinals
• Week 13 (Sunday, Nov. 30): at Tennessee Titans
• Week 14 (Sunday, Dec. 7): vs Indianapolis Colts
• Week 15 (Sunday, Dec. 14): vs New York Jets
• Week 16 (Sunday, Dec. 21): at Denver Broncos
• Week 17 (Sunday, Dec. 28): at Indianapolis Colts
• Week 18 (TBD): vs Tennessee Titans

Here’s the Jaguars’ social media post of the schedule release.

schedule release routine @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 15, 2025​

What are your thoughts, Jaguars fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...l-schedule-release-jacksonville-jaguars-dates

 

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Report: Jaguars’ 2027 temporary home location decision pushed to October

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Per reports, the group of 32 NFL owners will decide in October where Jacksonville will play during the 2027 season. Orlando or Gainesville?

With stadium construction currently underway at EverBank Stadium, many Duval County Jaguar fans have questioned where the Jacksonville Jaguars would call their temporary home during the 2027 NFL season. Jaguars Team President Mark Lamping, in March, advised that the NFL ownership group would evaluate this decision in May, with the group of 32 initially set to discuss this matter at the May 20th Spring League Meetings in Eagan, Minnesota. However, per multiple recent reports from the Orlando Sentinel and News4Jax, this decision will now be delayed until October.

The 32 NFL owners will decide where the Jacksonville Jaguars will play in 2027 in October, according to multiple sources. https://t.co/U1tqEpx1nm

— News4JAX (@wjxt4) May 15, 2025​

Both Orlando and Gainesville have submitted bids to host the Jaguars in 2027. Orlando's Camping World Stadium, home of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, and its pending $400 million in upgrades are also offering an enticement, via Jonathan Lundy of News4Jax.com:

In April, Orange County commissioners voted 6-1 to approve investing millions of dollars to attract WWE, UFC, and the Jaguars to Central Florida. A decision on where the Jaguars would play in 2027 was expected in May, but it is now delayed to October. Orange County’s bid includes $10 million paid to the Jaguars and an additional $500,000 for up to two home playoff games.

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (IE: 'The Swamp'), home of the University of Florida Gators would be the potential site should Gainesville be the chosen option. However, per the Orlando Sentinel:

Both the City of Gainesville and Alachua County said this week they hadn’t offered an incentive deal, though an Alachua spokesman didn’t rule it out.

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jaguars spokesperson, Lyndsay Rossman also confirmed the report to the Orlando Sentinel, stating the following:

"The 2027 location proposals are still under review by the Jaguars and NFL staff. Once this review is completed, the recommendation will be considered by the appropriate NFL ownership committees, and if approved, brought forward to a vote of all NFL owners. It is our expectation that the matter will be considered at the NFL Owners’ Meeting in October.”

Next year, during the 2026 season, Jacksonville is currently scheduled to play at EverBank Stadium, in front of a reduced capacity of approximately 43,500 as the upper decks will be closed for construction.

OnlyGators.com pretty clearly laid out some of the pros and cons of each stadium choice in their piece here.

Gainesville is located 75 minutes from Jacksonville with a stadium capacity of 88,548. While The Swamp is an iconic venue, there is no parking infrastructure and sharing a field with the Gators could create nightmares both logistically and for the turf crew. Florida Field has never hosted a professional football franchise.

Orlando is located more than 2 hours away with a stadium capacity of 88,548. While Camping World Stadium is not a notable venue, it has better parking infrastructure and no full-time tenant. It has also recently hosted professional football as the home of the Orlando Guardians (XFL), Florida Tuskers (UFL).

For clarity, the driving time from Everbank to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 1 hour, 28 minutes, which is heavily local driving once near Gainesville. Then add time for the aforementioned parking. The drive from EverBank Stadium to Camping World Stadium is 2 hours, 4 minutes. However, it’s mostly a highway drive, straight down I-95 and I-4 to the stadium.

All things considered, which temporary home are you hoping for the NFL owners to select in October, BigCatCountry? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...rary-home-location-decision-pushed-to-october

 

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2025 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Travis Hunter

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Get to know the Jaguars’ new additions from draft weekend with our ‘3 things to know’ series

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to reflect on how the Jacksonville Jaguars fared. Did rookie GM James Gladstone deliver a masterclass, or has he just set the Jags back five years? Truth is, we probably won’t know that for some time. But we can get to know the newest members of the team a little bit better. In the first of a mini-series of deep dives, here are three things to know about Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado:

‘Unicorn’​

H E I S M A N pic.twitter.com/3Gn7cYHc2N

— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) December 15, 2024​

Starting this mini-series with Travis Hunter is tricky, as he’s one of the most high-profile draft prospects in recent memory. There’s not much we don’t already know! But where else can we begin? In his first year at the helm, James Gladstone laid out some pretty significant draft capital to move up and get Hunter, alluding to the special talent that he is. So with that in mind, I thought we’d start with taking a look at some outlandish stats and accolades from his college career…

Let’s head back to the very beginning, where Hunter became the first ever five-star high school prospect (and #1 overall prospect in the country) to sign for an FCS football program. Partnering up with Deion Sanders at Jackson State, Hunter unsurprisingly made a big impact as a freshman despite playing in just eight games. Showing his two-way versatility, Hunter won SWAC Freshman of the Year and All-SWAC accolades after putting up 20 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions - returning one for a touchdown. On offense he amassed 188 yards and four scores - with 135 yards and all the touchdowns coming in his last four games. Hunter was named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given to the top freshman player in FCS football, and finished his short stint with the JSU Tigers as a conference champion.

So not a bad start! Of course, as we all know, Hunter followed Deion to Boulder, transferring to the Colorado Buffaloes and turning from promising prospect to bonafide star. Cementing himself as the most valuable player in college football, Hunter would play an incredible 2,625 snaps in two seasons - this, despite missing five games due to injury. The numbers are jaw-dropping as he played his part resurrecting the Buffs’ football program to relevance; 67 tackles (48 solo), seven interceptions, 16 pass breakups and a forced fumble on defense, and 171 receptions for 2,167 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense. Despite being at Colorado for just two years, Hunter left the school as the most decorated player in program history - collecting the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, Bednarik Award, Hornung Award, Biletnikoff Award and National Player of the Year honors, as well as countless All-American nominations.

If you weren’t sure, then you are now - Travis Hunter is one of the greatest players in the history of college football.

Humble​

This Travis Hunter story

(via Sandy Hawkins Combs/FB) pic.twitter.com/JCZLcewElW

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 11, 2025​

Okay, so that’s the obvious out of the way. And unless you’ve been living under a rock since the draft, you’ll probably be aware of just how down to earth Travis Hunter is too. But hopefully there’s some stories in this section that you may not have come across. Despite being labelled a prestigious talent since a young age, Hunter has always been able to stay humble, empathetic and compassionate - impressive traits in anyone, but even more so when you consider the challenges he faced in his youth. Battling poverty and homelessness, and with crime a part of his family upbringing as is well-documented, Hunter has seemingly never taken a misstep. A credit to his family and support structure, he is more well-known for his acts of philanthropy and thoughtfulness…

At both stops of his college career, Hunter is renowned for setting aside hours of his own time to meet with young fans wishing to meet with him for pictures and autographs. Whilst with the Buffs, Hunter participated in a couple of charitable projects, raising more than $10,000 for Children’s Hospital Colorado - a cause that is close to his heart and a venue he has visited frequently. And perhaps one of his most understated gestures was to create a YouTube video with Henry Blackburn, the Colorado State player who injured him with a late hit in their bruising 2023 rivalry game. Following the incident Blackburn had to endure death threats, and Hunter collaborated with him for the social media hit to curb these acts of hatred.

Since the draft, Hunter has gone viral (if he could be any more viral) for a wonderful exchange with Sandy Hawkins Combs on an airplane. Ms Combs, a nurse, had no idea she was sitting next to the latest Jaguars’ superstar - and, well, the tweet above does the rest of the talking. A wholesome moment; Hunter is fast becoming the poster child for every aspiring young football star in America.

Hunter-Gatherer?​

Why Travis Hunter is the biggest fish (and fisherman) in the pond https://t.co/KFJyDz1v4t pic.twitter.com/cq8c4iRNpB

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 17, 2025​

Outside of football, Travis Hunter has, like all of us, some unusual interests. Maybe one of his most well-known hobbies is fishing - a pastime that he and his cousin have been enjoying since the age of seven. It’s a hobby he shares with his former coach Deion Sanders, but Hunter is adamant that nobody can ‘beat him’ at it. The competition doesn’t begin and end on the gridiron it seems…

Other hobbies for Hunter are more standard for a young athlete. He’s a gamer, who often streams his playstation gaming via Twitch and TikTok. Social media is a big part of Hunter’s life, with most of his activities filmed in one way or another, and he owns a variety of cameras for his own vlogs and YouTube hits. His fondness for fashion is as well-documented as it is obvious by his time on the NFL Draft red carpet. He has in the region of 100 pairs of trainers (supplied mostly by Nike), and is obsessed with onesies and big slippers. Hunter is well-educated, maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his time at college, and enjoys reading. His favourite book is a bible, which he takes with him everywhere, but his library extends beyond that.

We’ll finish off with some more peculiar wants and needs; Hunter has confessed in the past that he cannot live without baby lotion and soap as part of his skincare routine. He’s also a big snacker, with Cheetos, Doritos and sour sweets some of his favorites and filling his cupboards. And finally, when it comes to food, everything is drowned in Texas Pete’s hot sauce. So there you have it! Hopefully you know a little more about the Jags’ newest star

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/16/24431442/3-things-to-know-about-travis-hunter

 

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Tweets of the week: Jaguars rookies, throwbacks, and more

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Travis Hunter, reactions to the schedule release, and more

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

The Jaguars will log the fourth most travel miles during the upcoming season:

The @Jaguars will travel the fourth-most miles in the NFL during the 2025 season, logging 29,006 round-trip miles and 36 time zone changes (via @billsperos). Jacksonville will head west four times to visit Arizona (3,606), Denver (2,936), Las Vegas (3,939) and San Francisco… pic.twitter.com/mRHXbOVCHy

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) May 15, 2025

Rookie jersey numbers were revealed:

Check the numbers ‍ @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/Fa7E8bYEMA

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 9, 2025

Syracuse Football posted this LeQuint Allen Jr. play:

case in point @Jaguars https://t.co/2zODMmTNyI pic.twitter.com/io6VUyRxrh

— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) May 10, 2025

Duke Football commented on Eli Pancol’s vibes during Rookie Minicamp:

Vibes are @elipancol https://t.co/sWlVuUKw1e

— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) May 11, 2025

The NFL showcased Travis Hunter in black and teal:

.@travishunterjr looking fresh in his new threads pic.twitter.com/7ivwEHYjhZ

— NFL (@NFL) May 12, 2025

Shaq with a Hunter jersey:

WHERE MY HEAD BANGERS AT?!?!?! @SHAQ | @djdiesel pic.twitter.com/ABfoM1kBCW

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 12, 2025

After going viral, Sandy Combs was a guest on Good Morning Football to talk about her experience with Travis Hunter:

Sandy Combs went viral for her post about sitting next to @TravisHunterJr on a flight

She joins the show to recount her experience with the @Jaguars top pick pic.twitter.com/fpedAH0bo0

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) May 13, 2025

Maurice Jones-Drew shared which international game he’s most excited about:

7 International games in 2025 @RealMikeRob, @MJD, & @richeisen share which game they are most looking forward to. pic.twitter.com/damxJ8Xu7k

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 15, 2025

A Pocket Hercules throwback:

MJD one of the most explosive running backs we've ever seen pic.twitter.com/KEMyk0PzWV

— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) May 14, 2025

EVP Tony Boselli made an appearance on NFL Network:

“We had high expectations. He has exceeded my expectations…” @Jaguars EVP of Football Ops Tony Boselli knows rookie Travis Hunter is the real deal pic.twitter.com/b8D594hSsr

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 14, 2025

A look back at the 1995 expansion post schedule announcement:

Week 1. pic.twitter.com/5hwzvkCGLL

— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) May 15, 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals posted their opponents as Spongebob memes:

pic.twitter.com/dROPs6RY1p

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) May 14, 2025

Brian Thomas Jr. highlights:

Brian Thomas Jr. in a nutshell.

Eats up ground with his strides, surprising twitchiness on the route break to get the safety leaning, double catch for the TD. pic.twitter.com/Fa2MnmCnVM

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) May 14, 2025

Football’s Greatest Moments commented on Trevor Lawrence’s untapped potential:

Trevor Lawrence still has so much untapped potential pic.twitter.com/38KTGNMUuT

— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) May 8, 2025

When Parker Washington had Wembley Stadium on its feet:

"Wembley Stadium on its feet!"

Remembering when the Parker Washington and the @Jaguars gave us an ALL-TIME NFL London Games moment pic.twitter.com/EKWKI3QRML

— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) May 9, 2025

Vintage NFL shared this gem:

Jaguars vs Bills (2010)
Week 5 pic.twitter.com/pI8F7ZGmV1

— Vintage NFL (@NFL_vintage) May 9, 2025

Luke Fortner celebrated a birthday:

Luke, it is your birthday @FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/W4yiRuSto6

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 15, 2025

For my fellow Sabrina Carpenter fans:

.@jaguars wtf is this pic.twitter.com/HshkT1NggG

— the metten burger (@themettenburger) May 15, 2025

I hope you have a good weekend! Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-the-week-jaguars-rookies-throwbacks-and-more

 

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Jaguars vs Panthers opening odds for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season

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Jacksonville is favored by 2.5 points in the season opener against Carolina.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced their full 2025 schedule.

The first regular season game of the Liam Coen/James Gladstone era will be against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium on September 7.

Carolina's head coach is Dave Canales, who was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay before Coen held the same role. Though the Panthers are one of the Jaguars’ weaker on-paper opponents this year, Canales has miraculously revived the career of former No. 1 pick Bryce Young and has the offense humming with strong investments up front. It’s crazy to say this about a David Tepper-owned franchise, but low-key, the Panthers are the best-run team in the NFC South bar the Bucs. I don’t think this will be any kind of cakewalk.

Jacksonville is listed as a 2.5-point favorite for Week 1, per FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 46.5 points.

What are your thoughts on the 2025 season opener, Jaguars fans?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/15/24429400/jaguars-panthers-opening-odds-week-1-2025

 

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Brian Thomas Jr. named to NFL’s 25 under 25 list

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Jaguars rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr. balled out in 2024 and is now rated as one of the top NFL players under the age of 25.

The 2024 NFL Draft was incredibly talent-rich at the top of the wide receiver class. Even if you did not land the one of the top two players at the position, multiple teams were still able to land a rookie who managed to go over the 1,000-yard threshold as a rookie.

Jacksonville was among that latter group as they hit an absolute home run with Brian Thomas Jr. whom they selected with the 23rd overall pick. As a rookie, Thomas hauled in 87 receptions for 1,282 yards (third most in the NFL in 2024) and 10 touchdowns. He also toted the rock six times for 48. That also earned him a a spot in the Pro Bowl and on the All-Rookie Team by the Pro Football Writers of America.

This offseason, Thomas continues to see his spotlight grow. In a new article posted by the folks at Pro Football Focus, BTJ was named as one of the league’s top 25 players under the age of 25. He came in at 20th, just behind the Chargers’ Ladd McConkey as the list’s fifth wide receiver overall.

“Thomas led all rookies in receiving yards in the 2024 regular season (1,282) and ranked third in the entire league,” says analyst Jonathon Macri. “He emerged as a top weapon and the Jaguars’ most valuable player, according to PFF WAR.”

“The first-round pick did finish with a higher PFF overall grade in the regular season than Ladd McConkey, but the one massive playoff game for the Chargers’ top wide receiver puts him ahead for now. Still, both players put together incredibly promising rookie seasons to earn spots on this list.”

DAYS UNTIL THE DRAFT

Brian Thomas Jr. was the 23rd overall pick by the @jaguars in 2024. He put up 87 catches, 1282 yards, and 10 TDs as a rookie @BrianThomas_11 pic.twitter.com/nH2dkH4dhJ

— NFL (@NFL) April 1, 2025​

What do you all think about Thomas’ placement on this list? Do you agree with the reasoning behind his ranking? Should he be higher? Lower? Let us know all of your thoughts below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-thomas-jr-pro-football-focus-25-under-25-nfl

 

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Jaguars OTAs Day 1 observations: 'working towards playing in September'

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen spoke with the media following Day 1 of Organized Training Activities at the Miller Electric practice fields. Here are a few takeaways from practice and Coen’s media availability.

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off day one of Organized Team Activities on Monday, opening the team's first offense versus defense action under incoming playcalling Head Coach Liam Coen and Defensive Coordinator Anthony Campanile. While the humid Jacksonville sun came ready to play early on, Coen's offense started off slightly sluggish.

Here are our takeaways from OTA day one and Coen's post-practice media availability.

QB Trevor Lawrence, HC Liam Coen and OC Grant Udinski meet with the media.@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/BmPCTk3Om7

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 19, 2025​

Takeaways from Day 1 of OTAs:

A young team is looking, well...young

With the Jacksonville Jaguars opening their inaugural OTAs under Coen and GM James Gladstone, this allowed the media (and the players themselves) their first opportunity to witness Coen's Jacksonville offense against an opposing unit. The 6th youngest team in the NFL with the most undrafted free agent additions looked like a young group early on, offensively.

Right Now on Hacker After Dark…The turnover on this Jaguar roster this offseason was absolutely wild pic.twitter.com/jk8n28SmzM

— Hacker (@RyanGreen1010XL) May 20, 2025​

Early into the day, the offense seemed to need a little time getting their feet under them, with multiple overthrows, misfires, drops, and one false start all against air.

Back to back incompletions to BTJ to end the period (one high throw & the other pretty catchable).

That's why we have practice ‍ pic.twitter.com/L7w3G6u9HR

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) May 19, 2025​

Whether it was sophomore WR Brian Thomas Jr or rookie WR/CB Travis Hunter (who also had an early drop in the opening drills), the offense began the day slightly "off." However, they would pick things up momentarily in the 7-on-7 period with multiple pretty clean periods of efficiency before again struggling with turnovers or miscues in the multiple 11-on-11 periods.

#Jaguars OTA Day One Turnovers

Ints:
-2 Trevor Lawrence
-1 Nick Mullens
-1 John Wolford

Fumbles:
-1 by Bhayshul Tuten
-1 by Nick Mullens

It's day one of throwing against a defense after QB Trevor Lawrence’s off-season surgery. A lot of dropped balls & overthrows to clean up

— . ℍ (@TravisDHolmes) May 19, 2025​

Of the day’s four interceptions, one Trevor Lawrence int was the result of a tipped pass off of WR Parker Washington’s hands, with the other Lawrence interception an overthrow of Travis Hunter. Lawrence spoke with the media after practice.

“I really just sailed one to Travis over the middle. He did a nice job. He had a cross route, I had him open and just sailed it a little bit. Sav [S Darnell Savage] picked that one off, he was behind him. The other one was just me and Parker [WR Parker Washington] being on the same page on a curl route. I tried to throw it away from a zone defender underneath, and we were just a little bit off on what each other was thinking. This is the time of year when you work that stuff out. Obviously, you never want to have interceptions. You never want to have balls on the ground, you want to be clean. But on the other hand, you want to see the miscommunication or some of that so you can fix it now and not carry that over later on. We will fix that stuff, and we will get it cleaned up.”

This is ideally the time of year to do just that, getting any miscues cleaned up. RB Bhayshul Tuten's fumble in the 11-on-11 period was an early notable that the staff will look at fixing, with Tuten bringing with him 9 total fumbles over his past two collegiate seasons. Four occurred in 2024, though only one was lost.

Still early in the learning phase

To Lawrence’s point, the team is currently in their first day of a learning phase of the off-season, in a new offensive scheme with multiple new receivers and a quarterback that is re-acclimating after an off-season surgery and only recently throwing in his first reps against coverage. The early days of the off-season, while wearing shorts and helmets, should never be heavily weighed, especially considering the forementioned obstacles.

Nevertheless, while perfection is always the end goal, the process of overcoming obstacles is probably much more important to a young team. In other words, the offensive growth moving forward and how they bounce back should be key early on. Coach Coen, when asked about his thoughts on the offense, gave a similar reply.

"We’re working towards playing in September, obviously. At this point, it’s strictly how much can we actually learn from everyday. We’re not evaluating maybe some of the things you would normally evaluate in a game, right? Or in the season. How many mental errors did we have? How much can we continue to be disciplined with our communication, formations, alignments, assignments? Are we going to catch every ball and throw every ball out here in the first day of Phase 3? I would assume not. But more in terms of the operation, the communication, are we understanding what we’re trying to get accomplished out of the calls? It’s a learning phase, not necessarily a competitive phase. Do you want to be cleaner? Absolutely. Do you want it to look perfect? Yes, we all do. That’s just not the reality at this time in this phase.”

However, it wasn’t all bad news offensively. Free agent addition WR Dyami Brown probably had one of the strongest days of any player on the offense, with 5 or 6 catches on the day in all levels of the field. He also added a rush that would have likely gone for 30-plus yards, untouched. Additionally, UDFA WR Eli Pancol also had an extremely efficient day, with 5 to 6 chain-moving receptions and one longer one.

#Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence with a deep pass on the move to WR Dyami Brown. pic.twitter.com/d8gHN2t6uo

— Juston W. Lewis (@JustonLewis_) May 19, 2025​

A rough day for offense means great news defensively

Round one goes to the defense, with Anthony Campanile’s unit showing up to capitalize on offensive miscues and occasionally causing the mistakes through great plays being made above the Xs and Os.

#Jaguars Defense

Ints:
-S Darnell Savage (overthrow)
-CB Jaarian Jones (tipped by Parker Washington)
-LB Ventrell Miller (a dang good play)
-CB Zechariah McPherson (missed the play)

Fumbles:
-Josh Hines-Allen with the Tuten scoop and score

— . ℍ (@TravisDHolmes) May 19, 2025​

In addition to the turnovers, sophomore CB Jaarian Jones had multiple pass breakups (PBUs) in Monday's 11-on-11 period, with free agent S Eric Murray also collecting a PBU on the deep seam throw and later ripping out a near-completion to Brenton Strange from Lawrence.

Not to be left out of this unpadded affair, the defensive line joined the action, with Josh Hines-Allen scooping and scoring a touchdown of his own via the Bhayshul Tuten fumble. Coach Coen raved when discussing the defenses' early performance.

"I thought just from a communication standpoint, punching the ball out. Doing it in the right way, though. We had a couple of guys trying to be intentional about getting the ball out and getting their hands on the football, something that we’re actively trying to be intentional about this whole offseason. I thought the defensive staff has done a great job of communicating that in the meeting settings, bringing it out to the practice field. I thought they did a nice job setting the line of scrimmage, playing with length on the D line. The ball was out. I mean, the ball was on the ground too many times for us offensively, but hey, on the flipside of it, that’s the first time as a head coach you have to be very neutral in those moments where I’m kind of ticked off that the ball is on the ground from an offensive standpoint. But ultimately, man, the defense did a nice job of getting the ball out today for us.”

Joint practice with Miami

Coach Coen also confirmed that the team currently has one joint practice scheduled for this season, their pre-season week three opponent, the Miami Dolphins.

“One as of right now. One as of right now. Miami.”

That matchup’s date and the accompanying joint practice date(s) are still TBD. However, they will likely take place sometime around the week of August 18th in Miami.

Football practice or shadow boxing pic.twitter.com/2wr6AYQj1J

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) May 19, 2025​

What are you looking forward to from the team over the coming weeks, BigCatCountry? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-day-1-observations-working-towards-september

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

ESPN projects Travis Hunter’s rookie stat lines

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What might the rookie season look like for Travis Hunter? ESPN’s Mike Clay takes a stab at his potential numbers.

Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie Travis Hunter may be the most tantalizing player taken in last month’s draft.

With the ability to play both sides of the ball, the former Heisman Trophy winner is truly a unicorn in the modern NFL landscape.

That being said, ESPN’s Mike Clay took a stab at what Hunter may provide the Jaguars on both sides of the ball in his yearly predictions for each NFL squad.

For Hunter, Clay thinks the rook will haul in 73 balls on 110 targets for a grand total of 884 yards. That production is also coupled with five receiving touchdowns and 25 total rushing yards for good measure.

On defense, Clay thinks Hunter will play around 322 snaps, good for fourth on the team. Those snaps could equate to numbers somewhere in the 25 tackle and 0.6 interception range.

Obviously Hunter’s projections are far flashier on the offensive side as head coach Liam Coen said from day one that Hunter will be getting the majority of his burn on that side of that ball to start with.

Q: What is your vision for Travis Hunter? Do you see him playing more on offense?

Liam Coen: "We’ll have a plan right now of [him playing] primarily on offense, with him learning the defensive system and practicing on the defensive side of the ball as well throughout this… pic.twitter.com/juYRrsGXLc

— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) April 25, 2025​

Overall, Hunter doesn’t project to have the sort of breakout year that Brian Thomas Jr. had in his rookie season last year in Clay’s eyes. For what it’s worth, Clay projects Thomas Jr. to have a similar year to his rookie season with 85 catches for 1,177 yards and six receiving scores. Parker Washington is the clear WR3 with a projected 457 yards receiving.

Clay isn’t terribly optimistic for the Jags to win a ton of games in the upcoming year, projecting the team to win seven games, with only four games total having a win percentage over 50%.

Obviously there is no telling what the Jags could do this year, or what Hunter is even capable of. There are almost innumerable amounts of moving pieces when it comes to what Hunter can do on either side of the ball.

One thing is for certain, though: Hunter is going to go 100% every chance he can. And that might even include some passing yards that not even Clay could predict.

Travis Hunter, Quarterback.@PaniniAmerica pic.twitter.com/GBPc70mlyi

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) May 17, 2025​

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/20/24432817/espn-projects-travis-hunters-rookie-stat-lines

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars Reacts Survey: Which 2025 matchup are you looking forward to?

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Which game do you have circled on the Jaguars’ 2025 schedule?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jacksonville Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Jaguars fans — which game are you most looking forward to on the 2025 schedule?

Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers will be the first regular season game as a Jaguar for Travis Hunter, Liam Coen, and plenty of other offseason additions. It’s a brother rivalry game between Travis Etienne and Trevor Etienne, and a matchup of former Bucs offensive coordinators between Coen and Dave Canales.

Week 3 against the Houston Texans will be a chance for Jacksonville to exact revenge upon their division rival after Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair concussed Trevor Lawrence on a late hit last season. It’s Coen’s offense against DeMeco Ryans’ defense, Brian Thomas against Derek Stingley, and the first AFC South matchup of the season.

Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs will be an opportunity for the Jaguars to show whether they can play with the big boys, on Monday Night Football to boot. Patrick Mahomes is 5-0 in his career against Jacksonville (including playoffs) with an average winning margin of 11 points; he completed 70.1% of passes for 304.4 yards per game in those contests.

Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams will be another measuring stick game for the Jaguars on primetime television. It’s a reunion game for Coen and James Gladstone (two former Rams) at London’s Wembley Stadium. Matthew Stafford has some frightening weapons in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams this season, so it could end up being a shootout across the pond.

What are your thoughts, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-reacts-survey-favorite-matchup-2025-schedule

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

2025 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Caleb Ransaw

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Get to know the Jaguars’ new additions from draft weekend with our ‘3 things to know’ series

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to reflect on how the Jacksonville Jaguars fared. Did rookie GM James Gladstone deliver a masterclass, or has he just set the Jags back five years? Truth is, we probably won’t know that for some time. But we can get to know the newest members of the team a little bit better. In the first of a mini-series of deep dives, here are three things to know about Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane:

Swiss-Army Knife​

Tulane 3rd round pick Caleb Ransaw signed a 4 year $6.3 million contract with the Jaguars, with a $1.2 million signing bonus

When Ransaw entered the portal in 2024, per HC Sumrall, “he had the whole SEC trying to get him”

But Ransaw chose Tulane, got drafted and got paid pic.twitter.com/cCV7WmdJoa

— Green Wave News (@JJGREENWAVE) May 8, 2025​

Denoting a draft prospect as a ‘defensive back’ rather than a cornerback or safety can often leave fans wondering just where the newest member of their team fits in on their defense. And if you study Caleb Ransaw’s college tape, you still won’t be any the wiser as to how he will be utilised by the Jags. After two years starting at Troy, Ransaw followed his head coach Jon Sumrall to Tulane, where he elevated his game and attracted the attention of pro scouts. Prior to hitting the transfer portal, Ransaw was your classic perimeter corner; in the 2022 season - his first as a starter - Ransaw racked up 275 snaps outside the numbers. But the last two seasons has seen him diversify his portfolio, truly becoming a movable chess piece in the secondary…

At 6’0” and approximately 200lbs, it was no surprise to see Ransaw utilised in the slot more heavily as his career progressed. But his physical demeanor and competitiveness through contact allowed Sumrall and his coaching staff to utilize Ransaw wherever they needed - and by the time he finished his college career, he had enjoyed 259 snaps at the line of scrimmage, and another 152 snaps as a box defender. This versatility resulted in some strong production, with Ransaw heading to the NFL with 115 tackles, 10 TFL’s, 8 pass breakups, an interception and a sack to his name.

The Jaguars, for now, seem to have identified Ransaw as a safety - and no doubt he’ll head into training camp pushing Eric Murray for the starting strong safety role. But don’t be surprised to see him moving around the defense as and when Anthony Campanile requires.

Breaking new ground​

Caleb Ransaw with his first "DUUUUVAL"@Jaguars / IG pic.twitter.com/Cv6q4nFRIW

— Nash Henry (@NashJagsNats22) May 9, 2025​

When James Gladstone sent in the card to select Caleb Ransaw with the 88th overall selection, his only consideration was likely the defensive back’s skillset and what he could offer the Jaguars for the next four years. Unwittingly, however, he used his second-ever pick for the Jags on a prospect from a school that no Jaguars GM before him had recruited from - Ransaw became the first player from Tulane to be drafted by Jacksonville.

Coming off the board in the third round, Ransaw was the highest-selected defensive prospect from Tulane to be drafted since 1987, when the Cincinnati Bengals picked corner Eric Thomas at #49. Overall, the Green Wave have had 158 players drafted into the league, including four first-round picks and one number one overall pick (Tommy Mason, RB, Minnesota Vikings). Despite residing in the American Conference and being considered a ‘Group of Five’ football program, Tulane has been a regular source of talent for the NFL.

Whilst Ransaw may be the first Tulane star to hear his name called by the Jags, there are two other alumni of the Green Wave to wear the famous black and teal. Kicker Seth Marler was an undrafted free agent addition in 2003, playing one year in Jacksonville and making 20 of his 33 field goal attempts before being supplanted by Josh Scobee the following season. And linebacker Lonnie Martz ended a ten-year career in the league with two seasons in Duval County, making 79 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception.

Familial bloodlines​

The #Jaguars used a 4th-round pick on Tulane S Caleb Ransaw, who ran a 4.33 and brings serious physicality to the back end. One scout told me: “He’s got more than enough strength and power. One of the best-tackling DBs in the draft.”

Jacksonville needed to fix the league’s… pic.twitter.com/gviboiAZKR

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 29, 2025​

Whilst I don’t generally subscribe to the notion of bloodlines guaranteeing success in the NFL, it is interesting to note that professional football does run in Caleb Ransaw’s family. Ransaw is the cousin of former Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, who carved out a ten-year career in the National Football League.

Kirkpatrick plied his college trade with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won two National Championships and was named a first team All-American. His exploits made him a highly prized draft prospect, who ultimately went in the first round to the Bengals with the 17th overall pick. Whilst his professional career wasn’t as glittering as his college resume, Kirkpatrick was a consistent, high-volume contributor in Cincinnati for 8 seasons, and had something of an Indian Summer with the Cardinals in 2020. By the time he hung up his cleats, Kirkpatrick had amassed 365 tackles - and had some serious ball skills too, making 13 interceptions, two of which he returned for a touchdown.

Ransaw and Kirkpatrick grew up in Harvest and Gadsden, AL, respectively, just two hours away from each other. If the Tulane star can come even close to delivering a career to the Jaguars similar to the one his cousin had, Gladstone will have unearthed a steal in the third round.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/23/24435759/3-things-to-know-about-caleb-ransaw

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Tweets of the week: PFF names Jaguars as a team with one of the most improved offensive lines, Travis Hunter, and more

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A lot of Travis Hunter, some BTJ, Jags legends, and more

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

Travis Hunter celebrated a birthday:

Have a day, @TravisHunterJr @FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/n1wGIHMhua

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 18, 2025

Hunter at the Rookie Premiere:

D U V A L #RookiePremiere #NFLPA@TravisHunterJr pic.twitter.com/dagvl3n4rh

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 17, 2025

Mr. Do it all @TravisHunterJr @Jaguars #NFLPA #RookiePremiere pic.twitter.com/b2iTCbwqfg

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) May 20, 2025

Kay Adams with Hunter during the Rookie Premiere:

What's the most "@PaniniAmerica FLAWLESS" thing about Jacksonville so far?

Travis Hunter is ALL OF US. #Duval pic.twitter.com/Trs3bCHOZP

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) May 17, 2025

Travis Hunter, Quarterback.@PaniniAmerica pic.twitter.com/GBPc70mlyi

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) May 17, 2025

Hunter’s rookie card dropped:

Travis Hunter’s rookie card just dropped and so did his first look in the NFL uniform at the Rookie Premiere.

Courtesy of Panini America/NFLPA pic.twitter.com/yv3AnRzDM4

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) May 20, 2025

Will Blackmon spoke on whether Hunter or Cam Ward would have a bigger impact during their rookie season:

"People are gonna [get] tickets to a Jacksonville game just to watch this guy."@WillBlackmon on whether Travis Hunter or Cam Ward will have the bigger impact in their rookie season. pic.twitter.com/aiaYavTzdw

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 20, 2025

Brian Thomas Jr. met fans at Dick’s House of Sport over the weekend:

Former @LSUfootball and Walker High School star Brian Thomas Jr. draws a crowd for signing at the new Dick’s House of Sport in The Mall of Louisiana. Thomas made 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in his rookie season with @Jaguars. #LSU pic.twitter.com/YrWMndp16v

— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) May 18, 2025

A big crowd gathered Sunday at Dick's House of Sport to see former @LSUfootball star receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Thomas signed autographs and took pictures with fans. @Jaguars #LSU @DICKS pic.twitter.com/iZ0qHo6KMt

— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) May 19, 2025

Sara Walsh highlighted Thomas Jr.:

Travis Hunter is getting a lot of attention, but how about some love for another ⁦@Jaguars⁩ receiver who could be poised for another huge year….#duuuval #jags pic.twitter.com/2SLp2ZrTqz

— Sara Walsh (@Sara_Walsh) May 17, 2025

BTJ and Hunter:

Manifesting #NFL #NFLPhoto #jaguars

for @NFL pic.twitter.com/ITI5BlbOQb

— Logan Bowles (@PhotoBowles) May 19, 2025

Nick Wright is always standing on business for Trevor Lawrence:

This is a make-or-break year for The Prince to become a star @Chris_Broussard: “There’s no excuse this year for Trevor.”@getnickwright: “I agree! He’s gonna be excellent.” pic.twitter.com/NzL9gt1uX7

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) May 20, 2025

PFF named the Jags as one of the teams with the most improved offensive lines:

The most improved offensive lines this offseason pic.twitter.com/6HZ2LUHAeL

— PFF (@PFF) May 18, 2025

Christian Braswell is hosting a youth football camp:

Wassup DMV, I’m super excited to announce my very first Youth Football Camp!

Where : Friendship Collegiate High School
When : June 21st, 2025
Time : 10am-1pm (Check in at 9:30am)

It will be open to boys & girls ages 6-13 years. You are welcome to attend whether you are… pic.twitter.com/o3ttoYeFR3

— CHRISTIAN BRASWELL (@cb6____) May 16, 2025

Fred Johnson donated 80 bikes to kids at the Windy Hill Boys and Girls club:

Shoutout @FredDaDon74 for surprising 80 students at the Windy Hill Boys and Girls Club with some new wheels! #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/thyoyDNxfB

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 22, 2025

Tom Coughlin and Liam Coen:

Tom Coughlin Liam Coen pic.twitter.com/5smauX8S6o

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) May 18, 2025

Shad Khan shared this message after the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay:

https://t.co/ORqEhBq2uT pic.twitter.com/oPF6V9c2xw

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 22, 2025

Fred Taylor offered his condolences:

My family and I send our deepest condolences to Mr. Irsay’s loved ones. You’ll be missed, good sir.

— Fred Taylor (@FredTaylorMade) May 22, 2025

It is time to put this legend in the NFL Hall of Fame:

If life gives you Fred Taylor, you make Fred Taylor Tuesday pic.twitter.com/kef0Srshc4

— NFL (@NFL) May 20, 2025

The Jaguars’ biggest plays from London during the 2024 season:

Some of the @Jaguars biggest plays from their double-header in London last season pic.twitter.com/AZcevyymhr

— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) May 16, 2025

Fuck the Titans:

Travis Hunter and the Jaguars already up 1-0 on the Titans in 2025: pic.twitter.com/Q2dJFDiJTq

— Rasta Jag (@Jah4Jags) May 19, 2025

I hope you have a good weekend! Not following Big Cat Country on social media? You can find us on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...proved-offensive-lines-travis-hunter-and-more

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans fired up for Monday Night Football

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The results are in!

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to pick the game they’re most looking forward to on the 2025 schedule.

40% of respondents picked the Week 5 Monday Night Football showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mahomes is 5-0 in his career against Jacksonville (including playoffs) with an average winning margin of 11 points. As one commenter noted, a close loss would be progress.

It’ll be interesting to watch the Jaguars’ defense against the Chiefs’ offense, but the opposite side of the ball is even more appealing. Can Trevor Lawrence put up enough points against Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme to keep up with Mahomes? Will Jacksonville’s interior offensive line be improved enough to handle Chris Jones? How impactful will Travis Hunter be in his first career primetime game? Can Liam Coen go head-to-head with Andy Reid? Will the Prowler throwback uniforms be worn?

We’ve got those storylines and plenty more to look forward to during the 2025 NFL season.

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

JagsFanNYC
Compelling reasons to look forward to a lot of these. I think a national stage against "the prototype" of what this team wants to be is the most compelling of them all.
mnkman322
I voted Texans, because a win against the Panthers isn't really a heuristic.
Winning against the Texans offers hope for the playoffs.
Now a loss against the Panthers would make Big Cat Country one hell of a party.
BrevardJag321
Chiefs because they're a good litmus test for the Jags. If they can keep it to a close-ish L, that'll be some visible progress.
Nuke
9/14. Hunter with a TD catch and a pick six on Joe Burrow.
sgillespie00
I don't really get excited about matchups anymore, just dread
WestCoastJagwar
Early half of the schedule looks rough. Gotta get a win week 1
MalabarJag
The first game.
I want to see how the Jags new players look in real competition, and what the offense and defense looks like.
JAGSFANZ
I don't care who are the matchups vs teams. More interested in individuals like Ogbah & Armstead on the D-line; together and Travon and JH Allen outside; can we finally get a push and some sacks? Besides that, there's a bunch of picks and no names from last year who need to show up or move out. Heavy rush creates turnovers.
Interested in the LB Kiser who has a strong work ethic and attitude from his ND years; he played for 4+ years and should show some good instincts like a Pauly POZ. Get in your face and tackle hard!
JAGSFANZ
Jags need to go 5-1 minimum in the AFC South to get my attention​

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...ey-results-jaguars-fans-monday-night-football

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars OTAs Day 4 observations: a 'much cleaner' day

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile spoke with the media following Day 4 of Organized Training Activities at the Miller Electric practice fields. Here are a few takeaways from practice and their combined media availability.

Following the long holiday weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars continued Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday with another hot and humid Jacksonville affair. But the heat wasn't only in the atmosphere, as the action on the field lit up early and often with multiple periods of competitive 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 ready to play early on, Coen’s offense and Campanile's defense equally came to play in this one.

Here are our takeaways from OTA day four and Coen and Campanile's post-practice media availability.

Full media availability:

Takeaways from OTA Day 4:

Getting guys back to their natural weights

Liam Coen and Anthony Campanile both spoke about the organizational and personal decisions made this offseason to get players back to their natural playing weights. Per Campanile:

"It’s really more so that we meet as an organization with the strength staff and kind of look at what we think the best way for those guys to go is in terms of their weight. But also, in my opinion, when you’re a pro, you usually know 'when am I at optimal speed? Where am I my strongest, where I’m not losing strength or losing speed?' I think those guys did a great job with that in the offseason when they were away from here and coming back in great shape."

To that point, both LB Devin Lloyd and DE Hines-Allen look noticeably lighter in 2025. However, DE Travon Walker confirmed with the media that he’s only about 3 pounds lighter, personally. However, he confirmed that his body composition is different currently which some might interpret as more muscle mass, yet an overall lighter weight.

Travis Hunter practices on defense

As rookie WR/CB Travis Hunter continues to primarily work on offense in the early days of the off-season, Coach Coen confirmed that Hunter has not only been in defense meetings every day he practices on offense, but he also practiced with the defense last Wednesday in a closed OTA practice.

Travis Hunter has practiced on defense

Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile talks about having Travis Hunter on defense for the first time and gives him some high praise!#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/xHrBOvpjV8

— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) May 27, 2025​

"It was good. He’s still learning, he’s been learning a ton defensively and offensively, as we know. But that was more so fundamentals, techniques. It wasn’t a ton of 11-on-11, seven on, it was fundamentals, techniques, communication. That was kind of what last Wednesday was, and he’s been learning with those guys and meeting with them extra as he’s needed to."

In today's practice, Hunter ended the day with about four catches in the team period after bouncing back from an early 11-on-11 drop on a deep throw from Trevor Lawrence.

Another week of #Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter practicing!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/LKmeOxYWFO

— Alessandra Pontbriand (@APontbriandTV) May 27, 2025​

What can Brown do for you?

WR Dyami Brown has clearly been heating up. With really strong outings in both Day 1 and today’s practice, Brown has slowly continued to show an early acclimation into this Liam Coen offense. With two 20+ yard catches in 7-on-7, another 25-yarder, and 15 yarder in 11-on-11s, Dyami wrapped up today with around 6 noticeable catches on the day in teams periods.

Pass catchers step up their game Tuesday

Tuesday was a quality showing by Brian Thomas Jr with four noted catches in the teams period. However, catches by TE Brenton Strange and UDFA WR Cam Camper easily owned the day. Strange came down with an impossible grab over CB Jarrian Jones, getting both feet down on the sideline after high pointing the perfect Trevor Lawrence throw.

#Jaguars 7-on-7

Brenton Strange climbs the ladder and brings the catch down over CB Jarrian Jones. A 25-yard throw from Trevor Lawrence and one heck of a contested catch from Strange

— . ℍ (@TravisDHolmes) May 27, 2025​

Yet, the catch of the day award still somehow escaped Brenton, after Nick Mullens completed a 60 to 70-yard throw and catch to UDFA WR Cam Camper, who narrowly caught the backend of the ball over Safety Rayuan Lane and DB Doneiko Slaughter. It was a highly improbable catch and throw, resulting in both Lane and Slaughter colliding, while Camper trotted the remaining 30 yards to the endzone.

1. BTJ
2. Travis Hunter
3. Dyami Brown
4. Parker Washington
5. ________?
6. ________?

HC Liam Coen with some names to watch for in the WR Room #Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/KZeaaN0oqo

— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) May 28, 2025​

Defense makes a few splash plays

In the secondary, CB Jarrian Jones had a quality day at the office. While Jones did give up a few really difficult, contested catches (in an unpadded practice with no contact), he forced multiple incompletions on the day also.

Meanwhile, S Dewey Wingard walked away with an interception, courtesy of QB Trevor Lawrence. The throw from Lawrence was made into coverage, intended for Dyami Brown. Wingard read Lawrence’s eyes and jumped the route. For a visual (as this was during the non-recorded period of the day), it played out pretty similar to Wingard’s redzone interception of Lawrence in last year's Training Camp.

Andrew Wingard pic.twitter.com/aLsIF5UYgL

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) May 27, 2025​

Also, CB Montaric 'Buster' Brown has continued to make a name for himself in Anthony Campanile's 2025 defense. After playing primarily man coverage in Ryan Nielsen's 2024 defense, Campanile specifically noted Brown's play following Wednesday's practice.

"I think Buster [CB Montaric Brown] has done a great job, too. He’s really been physical on the line of scrimmage. I know I talked about Jarrian and Jourdan already. But Buster’s done a really good job. He’s a super diligent guy, too. Really, really detailed in what he does. I’ve had a lot of fun coaching him and being around him to this point."

Respect the leg

Sophomore K Cam Little put his finishing touches on today’s practice, drilling a 63-yarder at the end of the 11-on-11 teams period that likely would have been made from 70-yards out. Little may be just 21-years of age, but a genetics test feels warranted at this point, because his leg clearly has old man strength. It’s easy to forget about the weapons the Jaguars have in Cam Little and Pro Bowl Punter Logan Cooke. Today’s reminder: Don’t.

Cleaner than OTA Day 1

With the team progressing through OTAs fans and media were able to, for the second consecutive week, see the team practice following a three-day weekend. Coach Coen seemed to be more of a fan of the growth he's seen from his squad, comparatively, over the past week.

“I thought (the day went) better than probably expected, that way in terms of bodies on the ground and practicing cleaner. It was much cleaner than day one, let’s just say. When you’re just trying to come in and get it going again after a few days off, I thought it was definitely cleaner. Was it perfect? No, but I thought it was better than the previous Monday, if you will.”

Etienne absent

Finally, RB Travis Etienne, WR Louis Rees-Zammit, & OL Cooper Hodges were all not seen on the field at today’s voluntary OTA. Travis Etienne’s absence was due to a flight issue, per Coach Coen. While Coen did not address Cooper Hodges, it is likely that he is still recovering and/or rehabbing from his 2024 “significant lower right leg injury” that placed him on IR after the week 9 November 3rd Philadelphia Eagles matchup. As a note, that injury, while to the same leg, was different from his 2023 dislocated right knee cap that forced him to miss his rookie season.

What are you looking forward to from the team over the coming week, BigCatCountry? Is there anyone in particular you’re interested in hearing about (re: their performances)? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-jaguars-otas-day-4-observations-much-cleaner

 

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Which second-year player will break out in 2025?

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Which sophomore will have the biggest rise in Jacksonville?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jacksonville Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Jaguars fans — which second-year player do you expect to be most improved in 2025?

Of course, the *best* second-year player is Brian Thomas Jr., no questions asked. To dramatically improve from his record-setting 2024 campaign would be an astonishing feat. (You could say the same thing about kicker Cam Little.)

Last year’s second-round pick, Maason Smith, is a strong candidate for this survey. He faced a bumpy road in his first season due to a lack of a collaborative vision between the coaching staff and the front office. Still, Smith tallied 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss in his final three games last season. Perhaps that was a sign of things to come.

What are your thoughts, Jaguars fans? Are you expecting to see even more fireworks from someone like Thomas Jr. or Little, or does another name stand out? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/29/24438676/jaguars-reacts-survey-sophomore-break-out-2025

 

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Tweets of the week: 100 days until the Jaguars’ regular season, Lloyd named a top linebacker, and more

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Of course we’re also talking about Travis Hunter

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

Travis Hunter’s painting of a Jaguar:

On this episode of Rookies Paint, @TravisHunterJr attempted to draw a jaguar pic.twitter.com/oVn7oAOKFQ

— NFL (@NFL) May 26, 2025

Arik Armstead thinks Brenton Strange will be a top-five tight end during the upcoming season:

Brenton Strange will be a top 5 TE this year !

— Arik Armstead (@arikarmstead) May 29, 2025

Tony Boselli discussed Trevor Lawrence and Travis Hunter on Sirius XM:

.@Jaguars Executive VP of Football Ops Tony Boselli discussed QB Trevor Lawrence heading into the 2025 season...

https://t.co/u2cRkateWV#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/0Vnb3Y8pRM

— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 28, 2025

.@Jaguars Executive VP of Football Ops Tony Boselli discussed the decision to select CB/WR Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft...

https://t.co/v3G0iz5IH6#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/4ifjOxj60U

— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2025

Cameron Wolfe spoke on Travis Hunter’s reps on both sides of the ball during OTAs on NFL Network’s The Insiders:

From dancing at his wedding to on Jaguars practice field, a look at Travis Hunter early OTAs progress including how Jags are balancing his WR & CB reps.

For @nflnetwork The Insiders: pic.twitter.com/KTtSD0SQc9

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) May 28, 2025

Travis Hunter got married over the weekend:

Cheers to the Hunters! pic.twitter.com/1qWSz8rhtz

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 27, 2025

Hunter surprised a young fan:

A special moment for this young athlete @TravisHunterJr | @Jaguars | @CUBuffsFootball

(via _.00fel/TikTok) pic.twitter.com/K913yhHoKq

— NFL (@NFL) May 26, 2025

Chuma Edoga celebrated a birthday:

HBD, @edogawd! @FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/44kSvjspaJ

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 25, 2025

Rayuan Lane lll graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy:

Congratulations to @Rayuan18 on his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps reserves! #USMC | #GoNavy pic.twitter.com/j4QTPUakuG

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 23, 2025

LeQuint Allen Jr. is hosting a youth football camp:

Save the date!! Registration link coming soon 4th annual pic.twitter.com/UoUwFvsUt5

— LeQuint Allen Jr (@JrLequint) May 22, 2025

Jourdan Lewis commented on his WR vs DB camp:

Thank you all so much! We appreciate the great message! https://t.co/VgeJYINdLJ

— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) May 29, 2025

PFF named Devin Lloyd a top-ten linebacker headed into the 2025 season:

The Top 32 Linebackers going into the 2025 season pic.twitter.com/8iR9SaSMld

— PFF (@PFF) May 28, 2025

Brian Thomas Jr. ranked second in second-year wide receivers:

Ranking the best WRs heading into Year 2 pic.twitter.com/5oywOu4XIr

— PFF (@PFF) May 26, 2025

Tom McManus voiced his opinion on the starting defensive line:

I'll say it again 41/91/94/44 as our starting DLine is going to cause a lot of problems for opposing offenses and a whole lot of hell yeah's too. They could be really special. LFG. Have a great hump morning. See you at 10 on @1010XL with @1010xlfattony & @1010XLDenmark!

— Tom McManus (@meathead55) May 28, 2025

EverBank Stadium earned the SAFETY Act Designation:

JUST IN #DUUUVAL

EverBank Stadium just earned the SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This is major recognition for our commitment to top-tier security and fan safety

From game days to concerts, your safety is priority #1. pic.twitter.com/AbjbxU9lYT

— EverBank Stadium (@EverBankStadium) May 28, 2025

QB1 was named a top-ten player from the 2021 draft:

The 2021 NFL Draft was loaded with talent — but four years later, which players have truly risen to the top? We’ve ranked the top 10 standouts from this star-studded class. Check out the list: pic.twitter.com/q0O192a7MO

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) May 28, 2025

Eli Pancol thinks Caleb Ransaw has “been ballin”:

He been ballin! https://t.co/3QlYdTR4jk

— Elijah (@elipancol) May 23, 2025

MJD highlights:

Incase you’re a bit bored today, here is a 1:43 video of @MJD absolutely shredding defenses - will always be one of my all-time favorite RBs. pic.twitter.com/UKkh4HyfXS

— Lobo (@LobosFFDen) May 24, 2025

We are 100 days away from the Jaguars’ regular season:

100 days until the #Jaguars’ regular season

pic.twitter.com/MsosjC0pHk

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) May 30, 2025

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-regular-season-lloyd-named-a-top-lb-and-more

 

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2025 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Wyatt Millum

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Get to know the Jaguars’ new additions from draft weekend with our ‘3 things to know’ series

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to reflect on how the Jacksonville Jaguars fared. Did rookie GM James Gladstone deliver a masterclass, or has he just set the Jags back five years? Truth is, we probably won’t know that for some time. But we can get to know the newest members of the team a little bit better. In the first of a mini-series of deep dives, here are three things to know about Wyatt Millum, OL, West Virginia:

From Diamond to Gridiron​

Consensus All-American.
Four-year starter.
Proud West Virginian.
NFL Draft pick.

Congrats to our guy @MilumWyatt pic.twitter.com/ot6UMD637G

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) April 26, 2025​

Wyatt Millum headed into the NFL Draft with plenty of experience, having suited up 47 times for the West Virginia Mountaineers. 43 of those games were at tackle - although Millum is widely expected to shift inside at the Pro level to accommodate a lack of an ideal length. That alludes to the lineman’s versatility - unsurprising for a football star who played both sides of the ball in high school. But if you think his strengths lie solely on the offensive line, then think again…

Turns out Millum might have something of an arm on him too. A four-star recruit in high school on the football field, Millum enjoyed more than 20 scholarship offers - including ones from powerhouses such as Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame. The Huntington native decided to stay close to home and become a Mountaineer, but only after flirting with the idea of playing Baseball at college first.

Millum courted plenty of interest as a left-hand pitcher, going as far as committing to Marshall early to star on the diamond. According to former 247 Sports scouting director, the newest member of the Jacksonville Jaguars could sling it:

“Thick but not fat offensive lineman with good length and height. Good all-around athlete that plays multiple sports and can touch the high 80s as a pitcher in baseball.”

Fortunately for WVU and now the Jaguars, Millum eventually decided that football was his future and not baseball. But perhaps Liam Coen can cook up a trick play with the big man throwing the ball in the red zone!

West Virginia tough​

Wyatt Millum has been holding up extremely well jn 1:1s. This rep vs Iowa Yahya Black got chippy as a result #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/k4hPWp62UX

— Steph Sanchez (@Steph49K) January 28, 2025​

Throughout the draft process, one thing has stood out about Wyatt Millum - toughness. Beloved at WVU due to his toughness and grit, Millum has demonstrated those qualities at every stage between leaving Morgantown and winding up in Duval County. Don’t just take that from me - here’s a handful of quotes from more respected draft analysts:

“The Jaguars just got a lot tougher up front. A consensus first-team All-American last fall, Milum (6-6 ½, 313) was named the Big 12 offensive lineman of the year. At West Virginia, Milum started 43 games, including 35 at left tackle. A former high school wrestler, Milum has the height and weight to stay at offensive tackle, but his shorter arms (32 1/8 inches) prompts a move inside – at least initially.”

Scott Dochterman, New York Times

“Tough, strong and assignment-oriented, Milum possesses the frame and mentality of an NFL player. It’s hard to get excited about his prospects as a tackle due to his shorter arms, but there is no reason to believe Milum can’t bump inside to guard and offer tackle depth in a pinch. He plays with heavy hands in pass protection and has ideal instincts to sniff out twists and stop them in their tracks. He’s hard to bull-rush or push around in the running game but he will slip and slide off sustain blocks at times due to a narrowing base. His physical profile, play strength and football intelligence could have him ready as an early starter for gap-scheme teams.”

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

“Smart, tough, & dependable. It’s what NFL teams are looking for.”

Jim Nagy, former Executive Director of the Senior Bowl

I’m currently sat here envisioning some Rocky-style montage with Millum lugging tree trunks around a farm as part of his draft prep. If James Gladstone’s intention was to get tougher on the o-line, it sounds like he’s nailed it.

High level of execution​

"We don't want no one touching Trevor"

New Jaguars offensive linemen Wyatt Milum discusses his comments on Trevor Lawrence and much more!

FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/gvPoL1OYO2#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/WbHUU2cbOH

— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) May 12, 2025​

Being versatile is one thing, tough another. But can Wyatt Millum protect the quarterback, or blow open holes in the run game? Answer: he can do both…

Trevor Lawrence should be excited. According to reports, Millum didn’t allow one sack in his time at high school - and continued that trend whilst at West Virginia. Despite the high level of competition, Millum kept his quarterback completely clean for the past two years - and only allowed a sack in two of his last 36 games. Those kinds of stats saw him receive multiple accolades in 2024, as well as being named a consensus Big 12 and NCAA All-American.

As for helping the team run the ball, well - Millum is adept in that department too. PFF had him as the best run-blocking lineman in the draft with a very impressive 89.2 grade. That was evident from the tape; Millum anchored an offensive line that helped the Mountaineers rush for 140 or more yards in 27 of the past 29 games. And in his three years as a fully-fledged starter, Millum spearheaded a ground attack that enjoyed 18 games with 200+ rushing yards and 6 that topped 300 yards. I’m not sure what West Virginia’s defense was up to, because the way the offense was clicking you would have thought a playoff spot was a certainty!

After the draft, James Gladstone couldn’t hide his delight in landing Millum with a third-round selection, the Jaguars GM hinting that he will be a contributor early on the interior, and looks forward to Millum replicating the skills he demonstrated against good opposition in college:

“He’s matched up with a lot of really high-caliber rushers over the course of his career… …Abdul Carter, Will McDonald… …I mean, those were high-capacity rushers, and he showcased a really calm demeanor and poise in pass protection, but also a rough and rugged finish. I mean, that was a cool combination that really jumped out to us, and we look forward to him being able to provide us with some version of that versatility but also start with the idea that the interior is where he’ll spend most of his time off the jump.”

Travis Hunter may have stolen the limelight from the Jaguars’ draft weekend. But don’t sleep on Wyatt Millum becoming something special in Jacksonville.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/30/24439925/3-things-to-know-about-wyatt-millum

 

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Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans are Maason Smith believers

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The results are in!

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans which second-year player will improve most in 2025.

Over half of the respondents picked Maason Smith, last year’s 48th overall pick out of LSU.

Considering the lack of bodies added to Jacksonville’s defensive line rotation this offseason, Smith has the opportunity for a breakout campaign.

“I think that whole group is about to take a jump” general manager James Gladstone said after the 2025 NFL Draft. “They’re working their tails off right now, and you can tell that there’s a connective element that’s coming to life in a short period of time. So we certainly look forward to seeing, I think guys being different positions than they’ve been in the past, and that being an element that activates different sides of them. Their whole approach has been great so far, so we’re looking forward to it.”

If Smith takes a leap and Arik Armstead returns to form, the Jaguars’ pass rush unit could suddenly become a force to be reckoned with.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...y-results-jaguars-fans-maason-smith-believers

 

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Jacksonville Jaguars will open up salary cap space this weekend

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The Jaguars will get some short-term salary cap relief this weekend following a contract move with Gabe Davis.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are among a handful of NFL teams that will receive a significant bump in salary cap space this weekend as the league turns the page from June 1 to June 2. The Jaguars released receiver Gabe Davis in May with a post-June 1 designation, and the 2025 salary cap space created from that move becomes available on June 2.

What is a post-June 1 designation in the NFL?​

The post-June 1 designation is a mechanism in play for NFL teams to use in order to release a player in March, April, or May in a move that simultaneously benefits the player and the team. Once June 2 hits, dead-money cap hits are spread over two seasons instead of accelerated into the current season. Instead of holding on to a player for months you already know you’re going to cut, you release them in March and apply the cap advantage in June.

Players get to sign when there are roster spots and lots of cash available from other teams. Teams don’t have to pay roster bonuses or option bonuses or worry about that player getting hurt and kicking in an injury guarantee.

How does this designation change the Jaguars salary cap?​

Davis’ existing cap hit was set to be just under $6.5 million in 2025, and that’s what has been sitting on the books since the league year opened in March.

If Davis had just been released normally, his cap hit would balloon to $20 million and suck up most of the Jags’ remaining cap space.

With the post-June 1 release, his cap number is going to go down slightly to $5.7 million for the 2025 season and the rest of the $20 million will be pushed into the future. The remaining $14.6 million will be accounted for on the 2026 salary cap.

Every dollar paid to a player eventually is counted on the cap. This is just a way to delay it.

(It needs to be noted that Davis likely had salary offsets in his contract, so Jacksonville will get back cash and cap space equal to whatever contract Davis signs for the 2025 season. Assuming he eventually signs somewhere.)

Should we expect a Jaguars signing with this new cap space?​

The Jaguars add less than a million in cap space and the credit card bill comes due a year from now. They already have $27 million in cap space in 2025 (that they can roll over for 2026), so this shouldn’t change anything about their signing practices currently. Don’t expect a signing just because some cap space is available.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...rs-will-open-up-salary-cap-space-this-weekend