How Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster is looking after NFL draft, undrafted free agent signings

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How Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster is looking after NFL draft, undrafted free agent signings

Juston Lewis, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union · The Florida Times-Union

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 ·

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the other side of the 2025 NFL Draft .

The team made, potentially, the boldest move in franchise history this weekend, selecting two-way star Travis Hunter after a massive trade with the Cleveland Browns on Night 1 of the draft.

Hunter marks the official start of the James Gladstone and Liam Coen era. An era defined by new ways of thinking and operating .

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Led by the guidelines of "intangibly rich," the team added nine new players in the draft and has signed 20 undrafted free agents to the roster.

Now, they'll turn their full attention to onboarding those rookie players and getting them in place for the upcoming organized team activities and rookie minicamp .

Gladstone and Coen have flipped the roster, remaking it into their image. Let's take a look at a projected depth chart after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jaguars' 2025 NFL draft picks

Here's the full 2025 draft class of the Jacksonville Jaguars :

Round 1 (No. 2 overall) - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Round 3 (88) - Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
Round 3 (89) - Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
Round 4 (104) - Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Round 4 (107) - Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
Round 6 (194) - Jalen McLeod, EDGE, Auburn
Round 6 (200) - Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy
Round 7 (221) - Jonah Monheim, OL, USC
Round 7 (236) - LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse

Jaguars' undrafted free agent signings

Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, Oregon Ducks defensive linemen Derrick Harmon (55), Oregon Ducks A'Mauri Washington (52) and defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) in the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Aydan White , CB, NC State
Branson Combs, LB, Wake Forest
James Carpenter , DL, Indiana
Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, S, Colorado
BJ Green, DE, Colorado
Jabbar Muhammad , CB, Oregon
Seth Henigan , QB, Memphis
Doneiko Slaughter, DB, Arkansas
Patrick Herbert, TE, Oregon
Chandler Brayboy, WR, Elon
Ethan Downs, DE, Oklahoma
Eli Mostaert, DL, North Dakota State
Sal Wormley, OL, Penn State
Eli Pancol, WR, Duke
Danny Striggow, DE, Minnesota
Ja'Quinden Jackson, RB, Arkansas
Cam Camper, WR, Boise State
Keivie Rose, DL, Arkansas
JJ Jones, WR, North Carolina
John Copenhaver, TE, North Carolina

Jaguars initial depth chart projection after NFL Draft

Note: Rookie additions are denoted in italics

Quarterbacks (4)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on the field before the start of Saturday's game. The Jaguars led 20 to 10 at the end of the first half. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in the Jaguars first preseason game of the season Saturday, August10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Trevor Lawrence

Reserves: Nick Mullens , John Wolford , Seth Henigan

Observations: During Coen's introductory presser, he noted that the team would be built around Lawrence.

They've stayed true to that vision, and he should benefit from the moves this offseason. The addition of Henigan through undrafted free agency may signal the end of John Wolford's tenure with his hometown team.

He could become Lawrence's long-term backup, as Mullens is on a two-year deal with the team and was brought in due to his familiarity with the system.

Running backs (6)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards against Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin (0) during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-17. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Travis Etienne

Reserves: Tank Bigsby , Keilan Robinson , Bhayshul Tuten , LeQuint Allen Jr. , Ja'Quinden Jackson

Observations: This room could look very different by the time the season starts. Etienne is in the last year of his rookie deal. Robinson lacks experience and was not drafted by the current leadership.

Tuten and Allen both fit the presumed scheme that Coen will deploy better than any of the current holdovers from the last regime. We'll see how swiftly the moves come or if the team will opt to address other areas of need instead.

Wide receivers (13)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) rushes for yards during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars held off the Titans 20-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Travis Hunter , Brian Thomas Jr. , Dyami Brown

Reserves: Gabe Davis , Parker Washington , Joshua Cephus , Louis Rees-Zammit , Austin Trammell , David White Jr., Cam Camper , JJ Jones , Eli Pancol , Chandler Brayboy

Observations: This is how you flip a position group. On the heels of Thomas' standout rookie season, the Jaguars could have another pass catcher achieve major feats in their first year in the NFL.

It's interesting because we really don't know anything about how Coen plans to deploy Hunter on offense.

He has the versatility to do anything and line up anywhere. The same can be said for Thomas. If it were me with a play sheet in hand and visor on head—and be grateful it's not—I'd play Thomas from the slot for a majority of his snaps. It'd create matchup nightmares for teams without versatile enough defenders to cover his speed in close quarters.

If you're unsure about Hunter's ability on offense, I encourage you to watch his Pro Day tape. He caught the ball without gloves, which is unheard of in today's era. This group might stand out as the best on the roster, which is funny because it was projected as one of the worst prior to the draft.

Tight ends (7)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) is pursued by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) during the first quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Brenton Strange

Reserves: Hunter Long , Johnny Mundt , Shawn Bowman , Patrick Murtaugh, John Copenhaver , Patrick Herbert

Observations: This will likely be a position handled by committee but Strange will get his opportunity to headline the group as the most versatile player in the bunch.

Offensive linemen (15)

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Blake Hance (73), offensive tackle Walker Little (72), and center Luke Fortner (79) on the field during the fourth day of the NFL football training camp practice session Saturday, July 27, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.

Starter(s): Walker Little , Ezra Cleveland , Robert Hainsey , Patrick Mekari , Anton Harrison

Reserves: Chuma Edoga , Cole Van Lanen , Luke Fortner , Cooper Hodges , Dennis Daley , Dieter Eiselen , Javon Foster , Wyatt Milum , Jonah Monheim , Sal Wormley

Observations: Versatility will be key here. Jacksonville's top priority is making sure Lawrence is as healthy as possible throughout the season. That's why most of these players have guard and tackle ability, or they can play anywhere across the interior of the line.

In the previous regime, it was something discussed but rarely actualized in practice. This regime brought in players who can and have played at any spot necessary to ensure the best offensive line possible is protecting the team's No. 1 asset.

Defensive ends (7)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) listens to music before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Josh Hines-Allen , Travon Walker

Reserves: Emmanuel Ogbah*, Myles Cole , Jalen McLeod , BJ Green , Ethan Downs , Danny Striggow

Observations: The Jaguars have been lucky to have relative health from Walker and Hines-Allen in recent years. The new regime isn't taking quite that chance this season.

McLeod will be interesting because of his size, but the collegiate production is there. One of Green, Downs or Striggow has a fighting chance to make the 53-man roster. They'll likely retain the other two on the practice squad.

*Denotes that as of posting time, Ogbah will sign a one-year deal with Jacksonville, but has not officially signed yet. We are projecting him to do just that soon. The team confirmed he has agreed to terms.

Defensive tackles (7)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead (91) walks to be interviewed after a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead (91) walks to be interviewed after a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Davon Hamilton , Arik Armstead

Reserves: Maason Smith , Tyler Lacy , Jordan Jefferson , Keivie Rose , Eli Mostaert ,

Observations: A position that was mocked as one of Jacksonville's weakest, the Jaguars did not touch the defensive tackle position at all in the draft. That says this regime feels like the struggles on defense last year was not on the players. They likely are not wrong.

I'm young enough to remember hockey substitutions and the two best pass rushers on the team playing rock-paper-scissors to see which one would get on the field.

Oh yeah, Armstead went out of his way to say it wasn't his idea to play defensive end after being told multiple times it was his idea. And he won the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Just saying.

Linebackers (7)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) smiles during practice during an organized team activity Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) smiles during practice during an organized team activity.

Starter(s): Foye Oluokun , Devin Lloyd , Ventrell Miller

Reserves: Chad Muma , Yasir Abdullah , Jack Kiser , Branson Combs

Observations: This is a position that's in a weird spot currently. The team said they haven't decided if they'll pick up Lloyd's fifth-year option, meaning he's on the last year of his rookie contract and potentially his last year in Jacksonville. They also haven't talked about Abdullah and what his role will look like moving forward.

Kiser is an interesting pick because he wouldn't likely replace him as a starter, meaning they'll likely have linebacker as a major need going into next season. Muma is also in the last year of his deal and Oluokun has two years remaining.

For the time being, this group is fine. But it'll be one to watch next season.

Cornerbacks (11)

Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen answers questions during a press conference with the team's first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] — Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen answers questions during a press conference with the team’s first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Starter(s): Travis Hunter , Tyson Campbell , Jourdan Lewis

Reserves: Jarrian Jones , Buster Brown, De'Antre Prince, Christian Braswell , Zechariah McPhearson, Doneiko Slaughter , Jabbar Muhammad , Aydan White

Observations: Again, this is how you flip a position group. The Jaguars did not have a proven, starting-caliber boundary cornerback ahead of the draft.

Hunter changes that.

The pairing of Hunter, Lewis and Campbell—if he overcomes the recent injury bouts—is a cornerback pairing the team can hang their hat on for years to come. As Houston continues to load up on receivers, the Jaguars are more than equipped to deal with them.

Plus, they addressed their depth at every level by adding to their defensive back room beyond Hunter. This was one of the biggest "wins" for Jacksonville coming out of the draft.

Safeties (8)

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) is upended by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage (6) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Starter(s): Eric Murray , Darnell Savage

Reserves: Andrew Wingard , Antonio Johnson , Daniel Thomas , Caleb Ransaw , Rayuan Lane III , Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig

Observations: I would not be surprised to see Ransaw starting by the time the season begins. It might be a bold thing to say, but that's the trend for the weekend.

Gladstone and Coen gushed over him in their post-draft availability, and they think he can play anywhere in the defensive backfield.

This secondary needed a lot of work after the season ended, and the Jaguars did well to address it with their new regime.

Specialists (3)

Aug 17, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) kicks a extra point against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during a preseason game at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports — Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) kicks a extra point against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Starter(s): Cam Little , Logan Cooke , Ross Matiscik

Reserves:N/A

Observations: Nothing to say. The team didn't make any additions, nor should they have.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars roster update after NFL draft: New depth chart

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