2025 NFL Yearbook: Jacksonville Jaguars

A season preview of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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NFL YEARBOOK SERIES: NO.32 — SAINTS || NO.31 — BROWNS || NO.30 — PANTHERS || NO.29 — TITANS || NO.28 — BEARS || NO.27—RAIDERS || NO.26 — SEAHAWKS

2025 NFL YEARBOOK: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

AFC SOUTH || 2024 RECORD: 4-13 || AAF NFL POWER RANKING: 25

TEAM BRASS

Owner: Shahid Kahn || General Manager: James Gladstone || Head Coach: Liam Coen || Offensive Coordinator: Grant Udinski || Defensive Coordinator: Anthony Campanile || Special Teams: Heath Farwell

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

2025 NFLPA GRADES || OVERALL RANKINGS (18 of 32)

Treatment of Families: F (31st) || Food / Dining Area: C+ (23rd) || Nutritionist / Dietician: B (24th) || Locker Room: B+ (10th) || Training Room: B+ (7th) || Training Staff: B- (24th) || Weight Room: A (9th) || Strength Coaches: B (25th) || Team Travel: B+ (14th) || Head Coach: C (31st) || Ownership: B+ (15th)

The Jaguars fell to 18th after being 5th in 2024. Chief among the concerns were the treatment of families as well as the head coach, where they ranked at the bottom of the league. The team’s concern with former coach Doug Pederson have been addressed as the team brought in new coach Liam Coen. Players continued to show strong support for the ownership of the team and ranked in the top part of the league in training facilities.

OVERVIEW

Welcome to a new era in Jacksonville, led by baby-faced general manager James Gladstone. Just 34 years old, Gladstone came across as wise beyond his years! Pulling off a draft day trade to land the premier player in the entire draft with Travis Hunter (photo: Jacksonville Jaguars) took major cahones. You have to admire the boldness, along with the confidence and aggressiveness to execute such a grand plan. Additionally, a major emphasis was placed on special teams, an area that few franchises invest in. A commitment to the almighty third phase of the game, demonstrates a team-building philosophy that highly successful teams have in common. There is a precise plan in tact in Jacksonville and times they are a changing.

OFFENSE RANKINGS

Total Offense: 306.2 (25th) || Passing: 204.5 (24th) || Rushing: 101.7 (26th) || Points: 18.8 (26th) || Sacked: 32 (8th) || 3rd Down: 37.3% (12th AFC)

DEFENSE RANKINGS

Total Defense: 389.9 (31st) || Passing: 257.4 (32nd) || Rushing: 132.6 (25th) || Points Allowed: 25.6 (28th) || Sacks: 34 (28th) || Turnover Differential: -15 (29th)

TOP 10 FRANCHISE PLAYERS

1. Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback

2. Brian Thomas, Wide Receiver

3. Travon Walker, Defensive End

4. Josh Hines-Allen, Defensive End

5. Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback

6. Devin Lloyd, Linebacker

7. Foyesade Oluokun, Linebacker

8. Jarrian Jones, Cornerback

9. DaVon Hamilton, Defensive Tackle

10. Logan Cooke, Punter

TOP 10 PLAYERS UNDER 25

1. Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback (22)

2. Brian Thomas, Wide Receiver (22)

3. Travon Walker, Defensive End (24)

4. Jarrian Jones, Cornerback (22)

5. Bahyshul Tuten, Running Back (23)

6. Brenton Strange, Tight End (24)

7. Anton Harrison, Offensive Tackle (23)

8. Maason Smith, Defensive Tackle (22)

9. Jack Kiser, Linebacker (24)

10. Caleb Ransaw, Safety (22)

BUST OUT PLAYERS

The almighty critical third year of development is when many wide receivers are anticipated to bust out. Jaguars slot dynamo Parker Washington saw his targets more than double during his sophomore campaign, a trend that is likely to continue. Washington has also brought a boon on special teams, returning a punt 93 yards for a touchdown last season … An even greater jump occurred for tight end Brenton Strange (photo: Jacksonville Jaguars). With just five catches as a rookie, Strange was thrust into the starting lineup in his second season when Evan Engram went down to injury. He responded by exploding for 40 receptions and 411 receiving yards. At just 24 years old, Strange would seem to have his best football in front of him … Jacksonville is fortunate to have the versatility of Jarrian Jones who exceeded all expectations as a rookie. Jones took nearly all of his snaps at nickelback a year ago but a move is in store for 2025, as the new coaching staff plans to utilize him on the boundary. This is actually his more natural position which he played at Florida State and there is excitement about the overall improvement of the secondary headed into training camp.

2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS

ROUND | PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL

Rd.1 No.2. Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado — A true generational talent, Hunter is the type of prospect that pro personnel scouts spend an entire lifetime trying to uncover. This has the makeup of a franchise-defining moment for the organization.

Rd.3 No.88. Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane — Look for Ransaw to fill the role of core special-teamer, as he plays all units, while bringing the experience to step in and player either safety spot, or nickelback.

Rd.3 No.89. Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia — The Jaguars are expected to kick Milum inside, where he will compete for the starting left guard job. He has a strong foundation and solid hand placement as a former wrestler.

Rd.4 No.104. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech — It will be a committee approach in Jacksonville, as Tuten possesses elite level speed and is a home run threat every time he touches the ball.

Rd.4 No.107. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame — With Ransaw and then Kiser, team brass is indicating that special teams will be a major focal point, as Kiser had 962 career reps on special teams, more than any player in the draft.

Rd.6 No.194. Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn — A fierce competitor, McLeod brings an aggressive style of play but tends to take poor angles and had a slew of missed tackles, so he may begin on the practice squad.

Rd.6 No.200. Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy — We salute Lane III, who was a four-year starter for the Midshipmen. With a well-rounded skill-set, he adds versatility in the secondary, plus special teams practicality.

Rd.7 No.221. Jonah Monheim, C, USC — This was viewed as a value pick, as Monheim owns vast experience as a starter at every position along the offensive line. He played center this past year but could also step in at tackle or guard.

Rd.7 No.236. LaQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse — The Jaguars added their lightning in Tuten with the thunder in Allen. A hard-nosed, bruising runner, Allen could specialize in short-yardage and goal line situations.

OVERALL IMPACT = 4 High Impact

ADDITIONS

• WR Dyami Brown (16/3; UFA Commanders; $10M/1 yr, $9.5M gtd/$5M SB/$9.985M 2025 cap/$2M incentives)

• T Chuma Edoga (5/4; UFA Cowboys; $7M/2 yrs, $3.2M gtd/$2M SB/$2.5M 2025 cap)

• C Robert Hainsey (17/1; UFA Buccaneers; $21M/3 yrs, $10M fully gtd/$3M injury only fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$5.5M SB/$3.58M 2025 cap)

• T Fred Johnson (17/6; UFA Eagles; $1.337.5M/1 yr, $1.142.5M gtd/$142,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)

• CB Jourdan Lewis (16/13; UFA Cowboys; $30M/3 yrs, $20M gtd/$10M SB/$5.82M 2025 cap)

• TE Hunter Long (17/2; UFA Rams; $5M/2 yrs, $3M gtd/$750K SB/$2.125M 2025 cap/$500K per year incentives)

• G Patrick Mekari (17/17; UFA Ravens; $37.5M/3 yrs, $20M fully gtd/$2.5M injury only, fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$10M SB/$6.33M 2025 cap/$1,5M incentives)

• QB Nick Mullens (4/0; UFA Vikings; $4.5M/2 yrs, $3M gtd/$1M SB/$2M 2025 cap/$2M incentives)

• TE Johnny Mundt (17/3; UFA Vikings; $5.5M/2 yrs, $2.25M gtd/$1M SB/$2.25M 2025 cap)

• S Eric Murray (17/14; UFA Texans; $19.5M/3 yrs, $10M fully gtd/$2M gtd injury fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$5M SB/$3.67M 2025 cap/$1M per year incentives)

• QB John Wolford (0/0; FA; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd, $1.03M 2025 cap)

RE-SIGNINGS

• T Cole Van Lanen (RFA tendered at $3.406M with 6th-round pick as compensation; $3.406M/1 yr)

DEPARTURES

• S Andre Cisco (16/14; UFA Jets; $8.5M/1 yr, $7.5M gtd/$5M SB/$8.5M 2025 cap)

• C Blake Hance (9/1; UFA Titans; $1.32M/1 yr, $525K gtd/$100K SB/$1.18M 2025 cap)

• QB Mac Jones (10/7; UFA 49ers; $8.41M/2 yrs, $4.75M gtd/$2.14M SB/$1.41M 2026 OB/$2.558M 2025 cap/4 void years/$4.5M incentives)

• WR Tim Jones (17/0; not tendered as RFA/Vikings; $1.87M/1 yr, $500K SB/$1.87M 2025 cap)

• WR Christian Kirk (8/7; traded Cardinals)

• DT Jeremiah Ledbetter (15/3; UFA Giants; $1.775M/1 yr, $500K SB/$1.775M 2025 cap)

• C Mitch Morse (17/17; retired)

• DE Esezi Otomewo (4/2; not tendered as ERFA/Steelers; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• WR Josh Reynolds (9/3; released) vin Duvernay (13/1; released)

• TE Evan Engram (9/9; released/failed physical)

• TE Luke Farrell (17/8; UFA 49ers; $15.75M/3 yrs, $6M fully gtd/$5.04M gtd April 1, 2026/$440K gtd April 1, 2027/$4.27M SB/$2.544 2025 cap/$4.5M incentives/5 void years)

• LB Joe Giles-Harris (5/0; not tendered as ERFA/Bengals; $1.1M/1 yr, no

DEPTH CHART (Courtesy of Ourlads)

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