The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. As one of the youngest franchises in NFL history, the Jaguars have been making waves since their inception into the league in 1995. With an impressive roster and dedicated fan base, they strive to be competitive each season as part of the AFC South Division. Home games are played at TIAA Bank Field with its iconic “Jaguar Eye” reflecting pool located outside – a testament to how this organization has earned its place among top teams in America’s most popular sport.
1. Trevor Lawrence
Quarterback
Career
- CFP national champion (2018)
- CFP National Championship Offensive MVP (2018)
- ACC Athlete of the Year (2021)
- ACC Player of the Year (2020)
- ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2020)
- ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year (2018)
- First-team All-American (2020)
- 2× First-team All-ACC (2019, 2020)
- Second-team All-ACC (2018)
Trevor Lawrence was born on October 6, 1999, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended Cartersville High School where he played football and basketball. In 2018, Lawrence went to Clemson University and starred for the Tigers as a quarterback before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021.
Trevor has started all 16 games for the Jaguars since then and has led them to two playoff appearances so far in his career. Trevor Lawrence was the CFP National Champion Offensive MVP in 2018 and a two-time first-team All-American.
He has an 83.1 passer rating and 7 rushing touchdowns on 628 yards this year in the NFL. Trevor is likely to be drafted number one overall in 2020 and could become one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.
Also Played For: clemson university, school football
2. Maurice Jones-Drew
Running back
Career
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2010, 2011)
- Second-team All-Pro (2009)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2009–2011)
- NFL rushing yards leader (2011)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2006)
- Unanimous All-American (2005)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2005)
Maurice Jones-Drew was born in Oakland, California on March 23, 1985. He attended De La Salle High School and played running back for the Bruins. After college, he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2006 where he remained until 2013 when he signed with the Oakland Raiders.
As of 2018, Maurice is a free agent and has not been linked to any teams yet. Maurice Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who played running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the team as the fifth overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Jones-Drew has been named to five consecutive Pro Bowls and was also selected as an All-Pro first-team selection in 2010 and 2011. In 2006, he won unanimous All-American honors from both The Sporting News and College Sports Journal.
His 8,167 rushing yards are fourth all-time in NFL history, while his 68 career touchdowns rank sixth on that list. He helped lead Jacksonville to two AFC South titles before being traded to Oakland Raiders in 2013 where he finished out his playing career.
After retiring as a player, Maurice founded MJJ Partners LLC which provides consulting services to businesses within sports industry sectors such as marketing/branding, event management, and ticket sales/marketing initiatives among others.
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3. Tony Boselli
Career
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1997–1999)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1996–2000)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- Pride of the Jaguars
- Jacksonville Jaguars No. 71 retired
- 3× First-team All-American (1992–1994)
- 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1992–1994)
- Morris Trophy (1994)
Tony Boselli was a two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played for the Houston Texans in 2002, but he did not record any stats.
Tony Boselli is currently an NFL analyst for Fox Sports 1 and CBS Sports Network. Tony Boselli was a dominant offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1995-2001.
He made three First-team All-American teams and five Pro Bowls during his career. Boselli was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of their most important players on offense.
His play helped lead the Jags to four division titles and two AFC Championship appearances over his six seasons with Jacksonville before he was traded to Los Angeles in 2001.
Injuries slowed down Boselli's later years, but he still managed to make an impact on both sides of the ball in limited action with Raiders and Rams organizations before retiring after playing only one season with San Francisco in 2004.
Tony Boselli is currently a color commentator for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts, where he provides analysis and commentary on games throughout the league.
Also Played For: usc trojans football
4. Fred Taylor
Running back
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2007)
- Pro Bowl (2007)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998)
- Pride of the Jaguars
- Bowl Alliance national champion (1996)
- Third-team All-American (1997)
- First-team All-SEC (1997)
- Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame
- University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1998 and spent his entire eleven-year career with the team. He rushed for over 10,000 yards and scored over 50 touchdowns during his time in Jacksonville, making him one of the most successful running backs in franchise history.
Taylor was traded to the New England Patriots midway through the 2009 season, but he only managed to play two games before being released early into 2010 due to injury issues.
After an unsuccessful stint with the Oakland Raiders, Taylor announced his retirement from professional football at age 36 after playing ten seasons overall.
Fred Taylor is a former NFL running back who played sixteen seasons in the league. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-American, and he ranks seventh all-time in rushing yards with 11,695.
Fred Taylor spent his entire career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he led the team to four Bowl Alliance national championships (1996–1998).
After leaving the NFL, Taylor became an athletic trainer for various professional teams before retiring in 2013 at age forty-nine.
Also Played For: florida gators football, 2000 nfl season
5. Mark Brunell
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1996, 1997, 1999)
- NFL passing yards leader (1996)
- Pride of the Jaguars
- National champion (1991)
- Rose Bowl MVP (1991)
- Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (2015)
Brunell is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Packers, Jaguars, and Redskins. Brunell served as the quarterback's coach for the Lions in 2018.
In his role with the Lions, Brunell oversees both offense and defense while working to improve player development within each department.
Prior to joining Detroit’s coaching staff, Brunell spent two seasons (2016-2017) as an assistant offensive coordinator with Jacksonville under Doug Marrone.
Before that, he was an offensive analyst in Cleveland under Hue Jackson from 2014-2015 before rejoining Marrone at Jacksonville later that year as QBs coach/interim OC.
Brunell has also held positions on several other coaching staffs including stints as wide receivers coach (2007–2008), special teams coordinator (2004), and running backs coach (2003).
He began his NFL playing career with Green Bay after being selected by then-Packers head coach Mike Sherman in the fifth round of the 1993 draft out of Washington Brunell played quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1991 to 1999, winning three Super Bowls with the team.
Brunell was inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2015. After playing football professionally for more than 20 years, Brunell became an NFL coach in 2021, coaching quarterbacks for Detroit Lions.
Also Played For: washington huskies football
6. Jimmy Smith
Wide receiver
Career
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1998, 1999)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1997–2001)
- NFL receptions leader (1999)
- Pride of the Jaguars
- Second-team All-SWAC (1991)
Jimmy Smith was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He played college football at Jackson State, where he helped lead the Tigers to an NCAA Division I-A national championship in 1991.
After being drafted by the Cowboys with pick 36 in 1992, Smith spent two seasons with Dallas before being traded to Philadelphia. In 1995, he joined Jacksonville and remained there until 2005.
when he retired after playing the last game of his career against the Pittsburgh Steelers Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler who ranks second all-time in NFL receptions.
Smith was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, where he played college football at Southern Methodist University before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
After spending eight seasons with Baltimore, Smith signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in 2013 and led Jacksonville to its first-ever playoff appearance that year. In 2018, Smith announced his retirement after 17 seasons of playing professional football.
Also Played For: jackson state
7. Daryl Smith
Linebacker
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2004–2012)
- Baltimore Ravens (2013–2015)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016)
Daryl Smith was a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2004 to 2012. He started all 16 games in his rookie season and recorded 104 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
In 2006, he had 118 tackles and four sacks while being named First-team All-Pro by the NFLPA. Smith played through multiple injuries during his time with the Jaguars including a torn ACL that cost him most of the 2009 season.
which saw him make just 36 tackles in 10 starts before being traded to the Baltimore Ravens where he would finish out his career (2013–2015).
Daryl Smith is a versatile defensive player who has played in both the linebacker and safety positions in the NFL. Daryl Smith was a force for Baltimore Ravens during their Super Bowl run, recording 11 tackles and two interceptions.
Daryl Smith signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in 2016 but did not play much due to injuries; he retired at the end of the season.
8. Myles Jack
Linebacker
Career
- 2× Second-team All-Pac-12 (2013, 2014)
- Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2013)
- Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2013)
Myles Jack was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at UCLA and had a decorated career with the Bruins, including winning two Pac-12 championships and being named first-team All-American both seasons he played there.
Jacksonville signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and he has been with them ever since, playing in all 16 games each season except for his rookie year where he missed six games due to injury.
Injuries have hampered Jack's development over his three seasons, however, limiting him to just 63 tackles (third on the team) through 2021 despite starting all but one game during that time period.
The Steelers signed him as a reserve linebacker following their acquisition of Anthony Barr from Minnesota this offseason and it is likely that will be his role moving forward given Barr's status as a potential superstar at that position.
Myles Jack burst onto the college football scene as a two-time Second Team All-Pac-12 performer at UCLA. After being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Jack quickly made an impact with his aggressive play on defense.
Injuries have limited him to just seven games over the past two seasons and he will look to regain his form this year with Jacksonville's new head coach Doug Marrone.
9. James Robinson
Running back
Career
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020)
- First-team FCS All-American (2019)
- 3× First-team All-MVFC (2017–2019)
James Robinson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 and played for them until they were eliminated from the playoffs in 2022. He then signed with the New York Jets and has been with them since.
Robinson is a running back who primarily plays on special teams but has also seen some playing time at running back. James Robinson is 24 years old and originally from Rockford, Illinois before moving to Illinois State University to play football there.
James Robinson was a three-time first-team all-MVFC selection as a receiver and rusher for Northern Illinois. He was named an FCS All-American in 2019, and he led the Huskies with 91 receptions that year.
In 2020, Robinson earned his only career NFL start against the Lions and had 92 yards on 12 carries before injuring his ankle late in the game.
The 6'1", 215-pounder is currently listed as active but has yet to play in a regular season game for the Bears after being drafted in the fifth round of this year's draft.
10. Keenan McCardell
Career
- Washington Redskins (1991)
- Cleveland Browns (1992–1995)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–2001)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003)
- San Diego Chargers (2004–2006)
- Houston Texans (2007)*
- Washington Redskins (2007)
McCardell played wide receiver in the NFL for 13 seasons, primarily with the Redskins and Browns. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and twice made First Team All-Pro.
McCardell began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Jaguars in 2001, before moving on to the Vikings in 2007. He has since worked as a receivers coach for both teams.
McCardell is married to former Miss USA Shandi Finnessey and they have two children together. Keenan McCardell spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection.
After leaving the Bucs, McCardell played one season with San Diego before joining Houston in 2007. There he caught 71 passes for 1,007 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games (13 starts).
In 2008, McCardell signed with Washington and had another productive year as a receiver – leading the team in receptions (86), receiving yards (1,351), and touchdown catches (10).
The 2009 season saw McCardell struggle to stay healthy as he only appeared in 11 games due to injuries; however, still managed to catch 43 passes for 439 yards and four touchdowns.
The next few years were not so kind to Keenan; after catching just 64 balls over three seasons combined with Jacksonville and Minnesota respectively, he retired at age 34 in 2015 but then came back.
With Washington again as his new team – this time serving as receivers coach under Jay Gruden –, McCordill has been reunited with former Buccaneer teammate Mike Evans who already has started calling him “Dawg”.
11. Jawaan Taylor
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2019–present)
Jawaan Taylor was a standout offensive tackle at Cocoa High School in Florida. He attended Florida and played for the Gators from 2016-2018, starting all 43 games he appeared in during that time frame.
In 2019, Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the 35th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He is hoping to make an impact as a rookie on their offensive line and help take them to new heights this season.
Jawaan Taylor is married and has one child - a daughter - who he loves spending time with when not fulfilling his football commitments. Jawaan Taylor was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He played college football at Florida State and started all 14 games he appeared in during his rookie season. In 2020, Taylor started 11 games for the Jaguars before being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
In 2021, Taylor returned to action and recorded two sacks as well as four pass deflections while starting all 16 games for Jacksonville again this year.
Jawaan has been very consistent throughout his career and is currently one of their top defenders on defense.
12. Calais Campbell
Defensive tackle
Career
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2019)
- First-team All-Pro (2017)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2014, 2016)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2014, 2015, 2017–2020)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Bart Starr Award (2019)
- First-team All-ACC (2006)
Calais Campbell is a veteran defensive end with 10 years of experience in the NFL. He has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens over the past decade.
Calais Campbell was named to the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2019 for his work on and off the field. This includes being a model citizen both on and off the playing field.
Calais Campbell is known for his powerful play as a pass rusher and run stopper at the defensive end in the NFL. He recorded 41 sacks during his ten-year career, making him one of Division I-A football's top defenders ever.
Calais Campbell currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens where he continues to be a key contributor on defense even into his tenth season in professional football Campbell was a dominant force on the defensive line in his 10-year NFL career.
Campbell has been selected to multiple All-Pro teams and Pro Bowls and is one of the most decorated players in NFL history.
He is also an eight-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year and two-time First Team All-American. Campbell retired at age 33 after playing his final season with Arizona Cardinals in 2020.
13. David Garrard
Quarterback
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2002–2010)
- Miami Dolphins (2012)*
- New York Jets (2013)
David Garrard is best known for being a quarterback with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins and was most recently with the team in 2012.
David Garrard originally attended Southern University, but later transferred to East Carolina where he became a starter as a sophomore. His excellent passing led to him being drafted fourth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002.
After three seasons with Jacksonville, Garrard was traded to Miami in 2006 and had some successful years there before retiring after the 2010 season. David Garrard currently works as an NFL analyst on ESPN David Garrard was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
He played for the Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, and Miami Dolphins before joining the Jets in 2013. Garrard has a career record of 89–54 as a starting quarterback and 16,003 passing yards with an 85.8 passer rating.
He also rushed for 1,746 yards and 17 touchdowns on 380 attempts during his NFL career.
14. D. J. Chark
Wide receiver
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2018–2021)
- Detroit Lions (2022–present)
D. J. Chark is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and was drafted in 2018 by the team. Chark played college football at LSU and had over 1,000 receiving yards as a sophomore in 2017 before breaking out as a junior with over 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns on 54 receptions.
He was named to both the First Team All-SEC squad and AP Second Team All-American team that year after leading the SEC in receiving yards per game (158) and touchdown catches (12). In his rookie season with Detroit, he started 10 games but only caught 30 passes for 399 yards and one touchdown despite being targeted frequently by quarterback Matthew Stafford.
After struggling to find consistency during his second season, he underwent surgery to repair an ankle injury sustained early in training camp this year which sidelined him for most of August/September before returning late in October to play against New Orleans.
Despite starting all 16 games last year again this year, he finished with just 59 receptions for 781 yards – well below his previous totals – partly due to playing through multiple injuries including another ankle issue but also because quarterbacks were not targeting him as much as they did previously.
D. J. Chark is a dynamic playmaker who can take the top off of any defense. He was one of the most highly-touted prospects in the draft, and his skills have translated well to the NFL level so far.
Chark has shown great chemistry with rookie quarterback Nick Foles, making him an instant key contributor on offense for Jacksonville this season.
The Jaguars are hoping that Chark will be able to build on his promising start to 2018 and help them make a playoff run this year - he's definitely someone worth watching.
15. Tony Brackens
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (1999)
- Pro Bowl (1999)
- 2× NFL forced fumbles co-leader (1996, 1999)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
- Consensus All-American (1995)
Tony Brackens was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996. He played for the team from 1996 to 2004. Tony Brackens is best known for his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded 171 tackles and 9 sacks over that span of time.
After leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tony Brackens has since had a successful career playing for other teams in the NFL, including stints with the Baltimore Ravens (2005-2006) and Tennessee Titans (2007–2008).
In 2013, Tony Brackens announced his retirement from professional football after 16 seasons in which he amassed 558 total tackles and 36 sacks.
Tony currently works as an analyst on Fox Sports Florida's coverage of the Miami Dolphins games.*
Correction - The position he presently works as an analyst on Fox Sports Florida's coverage of is defensive line coach Tony Brackens was an immensely talented linebacker who spent his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers.
He racked up numerous accolades, including being a second-team All-Pro and two-time NFL forced fumble leader.
Brackens also played in three Pro Bowls and earned consensus all-American honors during his time at Ohio State.
After retiring from football following the 2007 season, Tony began working as an analyst for Fox Sports 1 and later ESPN Radio before joining NBC Sports Bay Area as their linebackers coach in 2019.
Also Played For: texas longhorns football
16. Josh Allen
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2020)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2020, 2022)
- Second-team All-MWC (2016)
Josh Allen was born on May 21, 1996, in Firebaugh, California. He attended Reedley High School where he starred for the football team and earned Second-team All-American honors as a senior.
In 2015, he enrolled at Wyoming University and played for their football team until 2017 when he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Josh Allen has been selected to two consecutive second-team all-pro squads (2020 & 2021).
Josh Allen is a talented and promising NFL quarterback. He has had some success in the past, but his career is still young. Josh Allen will need to continue to develop if he wants to be one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
17. Shaquill Griffin
Cornerback
Career
- Seattle Seahawks (2017–2020)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–present)
Griffin played safety and cornerback for UCF. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2017 but only spent one season with them before being traded to Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020.
Griffin has started 38 games at cornerback for the Jaguars over the past two seasons. He is known for his athleticism and speed on the field, which helped him rack up 193 tackles, four interceptions, and a sack during his time with Seattle and Jacksonville.
Griffin is set to become a free agent this offseason after completing his contract with Jacksonville Shaquill Griffin is a young and talented cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has had some impressive performances in his short career so far, and he looks to be one of the bright stars of the future for this franchise.
Shaquill Griffin was born in Seattle, Washington but grew up in Miami, Florida. When he was younger, Griffin loved playing football with his friends in local parks and fields around town.
After graduating from high school, Shaq attended Central Florida before transferring to Oregon State University where he played college ball as a defensive back for the Beavers from 2016-2018.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Griffin as an undrafted free agent during the 2019 NFL Draft after seeing him play at Oregon State's pro day workout that year.
Injuries have been an issue for Griffin throughout his brief professional career thus far - however, when healthy he is a very capable corner who can make plays on both defense and special teams units.
As long as injuries don't continue to keep him sidelined permanently I believe Shaq will develop into one of the best cornerbacks in the league within 3 or 4 years.
Also Played For: university of central florida
18. Josh Scobee
Placekicker
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2004–2014)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (2015)
- New Orleans Saints (2016)*
Josh Scobee was born in Longview, Texas and played football for Louisiana Tech. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2004 and spent six seasons with them before moving on to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015.
Scobee is a two-time All-Pro kicker who has made more than 500 field goals during his career, including a record 56 touchbacks in 2013. Josh Scobee retired from professional football after playing one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014 but he continues to work as a commentator for NFL games on Fox Sports 1.
Josh Scobee is a veteran kicker who has spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2006 draft and made his debut in 2007. In 2012, he set a franchise record for most field goals in a season with 27 and also became just the second kicker in league history to make 50+ field goals in one season (joining Stephen Gostkowski).
The following year, he matched that total but missed four extra points during the playoffs which cost Jacksonville their chance at an AFC Championship game appearance.
In 2016, he signed with New Orleans Saints as an unrestricted free agent and led all kickers in both field goal percentage (.806) and touchback percentage (14). Josh Scobee is currently third all-time on the Jaguars' scoring list with 466 points scored over 112 games played.
Also Played For: louisiana tech university football
19. Laquon Treadwell
Wide receiver
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (2016–2019)
- Atlanta Falcons (2020)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2021)
- New England Patriots (2022)*
- Arizona Cardinals (2022)*
- Seattle Seahawks (2022–present)
Laquon Treadwell was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He played college football at Ole Miss and caught 71 passes for 1,183 yards and 11 touchdowns during his three-year career with the Rebels.
Treadwell was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 but never saw any game action as he was traded to Atlanta Falcons before the season started. He had a promising rookie year with 44 receptions for 585 yards and two touchdowns but injuries limited him to just 10 games in 2018.
The Jaguars acquired Treadwell from New England this offseason and he is expected to be their No. 1 receiver opposite of Keelan Cole this season. Laquon Treadwell was a highly touted receiver coming out of college and made an immediate impact in the NFL.
He has been one of the most productive receivers in the league over the past few seasons, but his career was cut short by a season-ending injury in 2022.
There's no question that Treadwell is one of the best receivers in the game, and he will be missed when he retires.
Also Played For: ole miss rebels football, university of mississippi
20. Brad Meester
Center
Career
- 3× First-team All-GFC (1997–1999)
- Division I-AA AP All-American (1999)
- PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team (2000)
Brad Meester was a two-time All-Big Ten selection at center for Northern Iowa. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2000 NFL Draft and played there for four seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bears.
In 2006, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent and spent three seasons with them before signing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. He retired from football after his season with the Buccaneers in 2011, and has since pursued a career in broadcasting.
Brad Meester played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2000 to 2013. He was a three-time First-team All-GFC selection and an AP All-American in 1999. In 2000, he was named to the PFWA/PFW All-Rookie Team.
21. Laviska Shenault Jr.
Wide receiver
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–2021)
- Carolina Panthers (2022–present)
Shenault is a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted in 2020 and has played two seasons with them. Shenault attended DeSoto High School in Irving, Texas.
There, he led his team to a state title as a junior in 2017. After high school, Shenault enrolled at Colorado University where he played for the Buffaloes from 2017-2019. In his final season with CU, Shenault recorded 82 receptions for 1,161 yards and 10 touchdowns on 106 targets (91 of which were caught).
Shenault entered the NFL Draft following his senior year at Colorado but was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2020 draft class. Since joining Jacksonville's practice squad early into the 2019 season.
Shenault has made 12 appearances and totaled five catches for 102 yards and one touchdown - including an impressive 89-yard catch against Pittsburgh Steelers during Week 14 of that campaign (#PanthersTwitter).
The 6'1", 225-pounder is known primarily as an outside receiver who can stretch defenses deep downfield; however, he also possesses good speed (4th fastest 40 times among WRs at 2018 combine) & strength (recorded 38 reps bench press).
Laviska Shenault Jr. is a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. He was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1995. In high school, he played football and basketball for Lorena Sanchez High School in Anaheim, California.
Shenault was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2016 after playing college football at Utah State University where he averaged 18 yards per catch and scored eight touchdowns over three seasons with the Aggies.
He made his NFL debut against the Houston Texans on September 10th of that year and caught one pass for six yards before being injured midway through the second quarter of that game.
The following week (September 17th), he had his first career touchdown reception when he hauled in a 53-yard pass from quarterback Cam Newton during their 34-17 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On October 1st, Shenault recorded two receptions for 28 yards during their 24-10 victory over Jacksonville Jaguars.
It wasn't until Week 9 though that he really established himself as a regular starter with four catches for 54 yards including a 27-yard touchdown grab off of quarterback Derek Anderson's pass to help lead Carolina to its first victory since November 25th, 2017 when they defeated New Orleans Saints 20-13.
Overall throughout the 2018 season, Shenault finished with 38 receptions 501 receiving yds 11 rushing yds & 3 receiving TDs while starting all 16 games catching 88% of completions out thrown his way.
Also Played For: colorado buffaloes football
22. Rashean Mathis
Cornerback
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2006)
- Pro Bowl (2006)
- Buck Buchanan Award (2002)
- MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2002)
- 3x First-team All-MEAC (2000-2002)
- Div. I-AA All-American (2002)
Rashean Mathis was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. He played for the Jaguars until 2012 when he signed with the Detroit Lions. In 2013, Mathis had a stint with the Detroit Lions before rejoining the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015.
Rashean Mathis is currently a free agent and has not been signed to any team yet this year. Rashean Mathis was one of the most dominant defenders in NFL history. He played in 14 seasons with five different teams, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors on four occasions.
His football career began at Southern Illinois University before he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2002 draft. In his seven years with Indy, he made an incredible impact both on and off the field, culminating in a Super Bowl victory over New England Patriots following the 2006 season.
After leaving Indy in 2006, Rashean signed with Dallas Cowboys where he spent three more productive seasons before retiring after the 2009 campaign. Throughout his illustrious career, Mathis recorded 647 tackles, 32 interceptions (second all-time), eight forced fumbles (tied for third), and 111 passes defended (seventh).
Now retired from playing professional football full-time, Rashean currently resides in the Tampa Bay area with their wife Heather and their two children Aariyah and Braylon.
23. Marcus Stroud
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2001–2007)
- Buffalo Bills (2008–2010)
- New England Patriots (2011)*
Marcus Stroud was born in 1978 and played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2001 but only spent one season with the team before being traded to Buffalo Bills.
There he played until 2010 when he retired. Marcus Stroud is a defensive tackle who has enjoyed success both in the NFL and overseas. In his 10-year career, he's recorded over 100 tackles and five sacks.
Marcus will be remembered as someone who could play multiple positions on defense and bring energy onto the field no matter what role he was given; this versatility made him very difficult to block for opposing offenses.
After retiring from professional football, Marcus now works as a commentator for college games airing on ESPNU (a subsidiary of ESPN). Marcus Stroud was originally selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
He spent three seasons with New England before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006. In 2008, he signed with the Chiefs and appeared in 11 games before retiring at the season's end due to a knee injury.
After his retirement, Marcus began coaching youth football and also served as an analyst for College Football Playoff broadcasts on ESPN Radio from 2014-2016.
He was inducted into the Patriot's Hall of Fame in 2018 and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia where he is a color commentator for local sports radio station WSB-AM.
24. John Henderson
Defensive tackle
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2006)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2002)
- Consensus All-American (2000)
- Unanimous All-American (2001)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (2000, 2001)
- Outland Trophy (2000)
Henderson played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2002-2009 and was a member of the team that made it to the AFC Championship Game in 2006. Henderson signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2010 after spending time on injured reserve with Jacksonville.
He helped lead Oakland to their first playoff win since 2002. Henderson retired following his 2011 season with the Raiders, having recorded 79 tackles, 2 sacks, and one interception over 10 games played. Henderson was a two-time Pro Bowler and consensus All-American during his time at Alabama.
Henderson is most remembered for his outstanding play in the 2000 season when he won the Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman. After being drafted by the Tennessee Titans, Henderson spent six seasons with them before joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2007.
In 2013, Henderson retired from football after 14 seasons and 269 games played to focus on other interests outside of football including coaching youth sports and running a car wash business.
25. Mike Peterson
Middle linebacker
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2005)
- NFL All-Rookie Team (1999)
- National champion (1996)
- First-team All-American (1998)
- University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
Peterson was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars. Peterson is currently an outside linebackers coach for the Florida Gators.
Peterson played collegiately at Florida, where he earned All-American honors in 1997 and 1998. Peterson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999 and spent four seasons with the team before being traded to Jacksonville in 2003.
In 2008, Peterson joined Atlanta as a member of their coaching staff and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2004 that season.
After two years with Atlanta, Petersen left to join the Florida Gators as their outside linebackers coach in 2012 Mike Peterson was an All-Pro linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.
He played at the University of Florida, where he won a national championship and was a first-team All-American. After playing six seasons with Jacksonville, Peterson signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2016.
In his two years with Carolina, he helped lead them to their first Super Bowl title since 2003. Peterson is currently an outside linebackers coach for the Florida Gators football team.
26. Cam Robinson
Offensive lineman
Career
- CFP national champion (2015)
- Unanimous All-American (2016)
- Outland Trophy (2016)
- Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2016)
- First-team All-SEC (2016)
Robinson was a four-year starter at Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide win two national championships. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017 and has started every game for them since then.
Robinson is a powerful offensive tackle who can stop defenders in their tracks. Robinson is an important part of the Jaguars' offense and will be crucial as they attempt to make it back to the Super Bowl this season.
Cam Robinson was one of the most dominant offensive tackle prospects in recent memory when he entered the NFL Draft in 2016. He proved himself as a top-tier player during his rookie season and has continued to be an elite performer over the past two seasons.
Robinson is known for his strong pass-blocking abilities, which allow quarterbacks time to progress downfield and make plays on offense. He also shows flashes of being able to hold up against some powerful defensive tackles.
Robinson should continue playing at a high level throughout his career due to his athleticism, toughness, and technique as an offensive lineman.
His ability to impact games both offensively and defensively makes him one of the most important players on any team's roster.
27. Paul Posluszny
Linebacker
Career
- Pro Bowl (2013)
- 2× Chuck Bednarik Award (2005, 2006)
- Dick Butkus Award (2005)
- 2× Consensus All-American (2005, 2006)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2005, 2006)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2004)
Posluszny was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He played for the Bills until 2010 when he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Posluszny has made a total of 143 tackles and 2 interceptions during his career. He was named to both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams in 2014. Posluszny is married and has two children.
Posluszny was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played for the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals before joining Oakland Raiders in 2018.
Posluszny is a two-time Consensus All-American and First-team All-Big Ten player at Penn State University. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and was named Second-team All-Pro in 2016 after leading all linebackers with 132 tackles while playing 16 games for Philadelphia that season.
Posluszny ranks third on the team's all-time list with 1,214 total tackles (including playoffs), behind only Plaxico Burress (1,853) and LaMarr Woodley (1,558).
He also has 16 sacks and 51 pass deflections over his career. Posluszny was inducted into PSU’s Athletics Hall of Fame on November 9th, 2019.
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28. Brandon Scherff
Guard
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2020)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2016, 2017, 2019–2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
- Outland Trophy (2014)
- Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year (2014)
- Unanimous All-American (2014)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2014)
Scherff is a six-foot-five, 319-pound guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Scherff played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2015.
In his two seasons with the Redskins, he made 54 starts at left guard. He was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in February 2022 and has started all 48 games there since then, including 13 this season as one of their captains.
Scherff is considered one of the best guards in NFL history and his impact on both sides of the ball has been immense, particularly on defense where he’s a key part of an elite unit that ranks first overall in yards allowed per game (283).
As captain of the team this year, Scherff led them to their first AFC South title since 1999 while also being named second-team American and First Team All-Pro at guard by ESPN analysts Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, and Daniel Jeremiah respectively.
Brandon Scherff is an All-Pro offensive lineman for the Washington Redskins. Brandon Scherff was a unanimous first-team all-American in 2014 and won the Outland Trophy as the nation's top interior lineman that year.
Brandon Scherff has started 99 games in his NFL career, including 99 of 100 possible starts over six seasons with the Redskins.
Brandon Scherff was drafted by Washington in 2015 and has been one of their most consistent players ever since then, making him a key member of their team moving forward.
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29. Andrew Wingard
Safety
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2019–present)
Wingard attended Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colorado. Wingard was undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent.
He made his debut in Week 2 of the season against the Indianapolis Colts and has since appeared in 10 games. Wingard is primarily a safety but has also played cornerback and linebacker during his career.
Wingard is married to Kelsi Gearhart and they have one child together, Everett Jr., who was born in May 2018. Wingard enjoys playing video games and spending time with family and friends outside of football activities. Andrew Wingard is a versatile defensive back with experience in both the NFL and college football.
He has been an instrumental part of Boise State's success over the last few seasons, earning First-team All-MWC honors three times. Wingard projects as a starter at either safety or cornerback in the NFL, but his versatility could make him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster their defense.
30. Gardner Minshew
Quarterback
Career
- Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2018)
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
Gardner Minshew was a standout quarterback for high school in Brandon, Mississippi. He played college football at Northwest Mississippi and East Carolina before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019.
In his first two seasons with the team, Minshew led them to an AFC South title and a playoff appearance. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent in 2021 and has since become one of their starting quarterbacks.
Gardner Minshew is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the team. Gardner Minshew won Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and First-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2018 while playing for Washington State University.
He set school records for passing yards (6,632) and touchdown passes (44). The 2021 season will be Gardner Minshew's rookie year in the NFL.
31. Walker Little
Career
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
- Pac-12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (2017)
Walker Little is a 2021 NFL Draft prospect who played at Stanford. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2021 draft. Little has started all five seasons of his professional career and appeared in 47 games overall, including 34 starts over that span.
His average offensive tackle rating from Pro Football Focus (PFF) is 83.5, placing him fifth among all qualifying tackles since he entered the league as a rookie in the 2017-2018 season. Walker Little also ranks first among qualifiers with 39 run blocks earned through the 2018-19 season according to PFF’s Run Blocking Efficiency metric.
While averaging 2 pancake blocks per game during that same timeframe for an even greater impact on running plays than just straight-up blocking yields alone. would suggest given their propensity to result in positive yardage gains or avoided losses altogether due to ball carrier containment issues occurring elsewhere.
The field simultaneously when left unchecked; his prowess at this latter activity often goes largely unnoticed but nonetheless merits recognition given. How much it can dictate whether or not opponents are able to maintain consistent drives against an opponent's defense once they gain control of possession late in games/overtime periods etcetera.
Walker Little was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The rookie has started all three games for Jacksonville this season, putting up impressive numbers including 2 touchdowns and 187 yards on 22 receptions.
Walker Little is expected to be a big part of Jaguar's future at receiver and looks poised to make an impact in his first year in the league.
32. Jalen Ramsey
Cornerback
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LVI)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2020, 2021)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2017–2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- BCS national champion (2013)
- Consensus All-American (2015)
- Second-team All-American (2014)
- 2× First-team All-ACC (2014, 2015)
Jalen Ramsey is a talented cornerback who has had an illustrious career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016, but he never played for them as they traded him to the Los Angeles Rams later that year.
Ramsey made an instant impact with his new team, making several key interceptions and helping lead L.A. to their first Super Bowl appearance in over two decades.
The 28-year-old is now one of the best cornerbacks in the league and is widely considered among the most consistent performers at his position over the past few seasons.
Jalen Ramsey is a standout cornerback who has made an impact on both the NFL and college levels. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fifth pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has since become one of their best players.
Ramsey has been named to multiple All-Pro teams, including the first team in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
He also won Super Bowl LVI with Jacksonville as part of their championship run that year. Ramsey currently plays for the Oakland Raiders after being traded there during the off-season.
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33. C.J. Henderson
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–2021)
- Carolina Panthers (2021–present)
C.J. Henderson was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2020, and he will be playing cornerback for them in the NFL. At 24 years old, C.J. Henderson is a young player who has plenty of potential to develop into a great corner in the NFL.
Henderson played college football at Florida, where he had two seasons with over 100 tackles each and one interception returned for a touchdown during his career there. With speed and ball skills that are off the charts, it's no wonder why teams are beginning to take notice of him as an up-and-coming cornerback prospect in the NFL Draft scene.
C.J. Henderson was a four-year starter for the Carolina Panthers, and he is widely considered one of the best defensive backs in franchise history.
Henderson played a key role in the team's success over that time period, earning First Team All-SEC honors twice (2017, 2018) while also recording interceptions and forcing fumbles on occasion. The Jaguars selected him with the No.
21 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Henderson has impressed so far during his rookie campaign - totaling 100 tackles in eight games thus far.
With such an impressive résumé under his belt already, it will be interesting to see how much further Henderson can take this promising Jacksonville defense – especially given his versatility as both a cornerback and safety.
34. Christian Kirk
Wide receiver
Career
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- First-team All-SEC (2016, 2017)
- SEC Freshman of the Year (2015)
Christian Kirk was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Christian Kirk played college football at Texas A&M and had a breakout season in 2017 with 72 receptions for 1,078 yards and nine touchdowns.
At 26 years old, Kirk has plenty of potentials to continue developing as a wide receiver in the NFL. Christian Kirk is an exciting young receiver with a lot of potentials. He was one of the most productive freshmen in SEC history and quickly made a name for himself on the pro level.
His combination of speed, size, and hands makes him a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses. With Christian Kirk in the mix, the Arizona Cardinals are one of the best teams in the league right now - no matter who's playing quarterback.
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35. Travon Walker
Outside linebacker
Career
- CFP national champion (2021)
- Freshman All-SEC (2019)
Walker was a standout linebacker for Upson-Lee high school in Thomaston, Georgia. He attended Georgia and played for the Bulldogs from 2019 to 2021. Walker was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
As a rookie with the Jags, he made an impact on defense and earned Rookie of the Year honors.
Walker has continued to play well during his time with Jacksonville and is considered one of their key players on defense. In 2020, he helped lead Georgia to their first-ever National Championship victory.
Walker is currently contracted with the Jags until 2024 - showing just how highly they regard him as a player. Travon Walker was a two-time national champion and freshman All-SEC defensive back at CFP.
After an impressive career in college, Walker signed with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
In his rookie season, he recorded 45 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 interception while helping the team make it to the playoffs. The following year, Walker played a bigger role on defense for Jacksonville as they made it all the way to Super Bowl LIII where they lost to the New England Patriots 34-27.
He finished his three-year NFL career with 166 tackles (16 for loss), 2 interceptions, and 3 sacks over 25 games played (24 starts).
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36. Yannick Ngakoue
Defensive end
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2016–2019)
- Minnesota Vikings (2020)
- Baltimore Ravens (2020)
- Las Vegas Raiders (2021)
- Indianapolis Colts (2022–present)
Ngakoue was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. Ngakoue played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
Ngakoue is a defensive end who stands at 6' 2" and weighs 246 pounds. Ngakoue has made an impact on both sides of the ball throughout his career, accumulating 34 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble in nine NFL seasons so far.
Ngakoue was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Ngakoue had a strong rookie season, recording 10 sacks and 43 total tackles. In 2018, Ngakoue missed time with an injury but still managed to record 5 sacks and 35 tackles.
Ngakoue as he recorded 6 sacks and 30 tackles but also 2 interceptions and 4 pass deflections which led him to be voted First-Team All-Pro for the first time in his career by both the PFWA (Professional Football Writers Association) and AP (Associated Press).
Ngakoue so far as he has only recorded 1 sack thus far while also averaging just under two penalties per game which could lead to his release or trade at any point this season.
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37. Vince Manuwai
Guard
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2003–2010)
- Atlanta Falcons (2012)*
Vince Manuwai was a high school basketball player in Hawaii who then attended the University of Hawaii.
He played for the Hawaiin Rainbow Warriors men's basketball team from 2000 to 2002 and helped lead them to an NCAA Tournament appearance in his sophomore year before suffering a season-ending injury.
In 2003, he signed with the NBA side Golden State Warriors and made his debut later that year against Dallas Mavericks.
Manuwai spent four seasons with Golden State, playing mostly as a backup guard but also appearing in 66 games off the bench during the 2006–07 season when Stephen Jackson was injured. After spending two years with Los Angeles Clippers (2009–10).
He returned to Golden State where he retired after their 2017 playoff loss against Houston Rockets. Vince Manuwai died on November 4th, 2018 at age 38 after complications from cirrhosis of the liver which he had been battling for many years prior to his death.
Vince Manuwai was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. He played for the team from 2003-2010 and then signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2012. Vince has started 105 games over his career, all but one of which he’s played at left tackle.
His accolades include being a four-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler (2006, 2007). In 2010, he became only the sixth player in NFL history to start all 16 games at left tackle and right guard on consecutive seasons. Vince is married with two young children and lives near Boston, MA.
38. K'Lavon Chaisson
Career
- CFP national champion (2019)
- First Team All-SEC (2019)
Chaisson was a standout linebacker for North Shore High School in Galena Park, Texas. He played college football at LSU and was named First-Team All-American as a junior in 2019.
Chaisson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 20th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he recorded 47 tackles and 2 interceptions in 16 games (15 starts).
Chaisson is considered to be one of the brightest young prospects on defense and is expected to continue developing over the next few years K'Lavon Chaisson is a very talented defensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has already made an impact on the team. K'Lavon Chaisson is known for his strong pass-rushing ability, which has led to him recording 53 tackles and 2 sacks so far this season.
K'Lavon Chaisson will be a crucial part of Jaguar's defense moving forward, as he looks to help take them to new heights both on and off the field.
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39. Rayshawn Jenkins
Safety
Career
- Los Angeles Chargers (2017–2020)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–present)
Rayshawn Jenkins was born in Florida and played college football at Miami. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Jenkins has been a starter for the Jags since he joined the team, making 69 tackles and two interceptions in 2018. In 2019, he had his best year yet with 114 tackles and one interception.
Rayshawn Jenkins is a versatile linebacker who can play both in the middle of the defense and on special teams. He was drafted by the Chargers in 2016, but he spent most of his time with Jacksonville before being traded back to Los Angeles this offseason.
Jenkins has started 43 games over the past three seasons, recording 342 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 23 pass deflections, 8 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles.
He's an important part of LA's plans for contention in 2020 and beyond and should be a key player on either side of the ball moving forward.
40. Chris Naeole
Career
- ʻIolani (HI) HS (2010–2012)
- Defensive line coach
- Hawaii (2013–2015)
- Offensive line coach
- Hawaii (2015)
- Interim head coach
- Hawaii (2015–2017)
- Offensive line coach
Chris Naeole was a standout guard at Kahuku High School in Kailua, Hawaii. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1997.
Chris spent nine seasons with the Saints before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002. In 2009, he signed with the St Louis Rams and retired after one season there.
Chris has since been working as an NFL commentator for Fox Sports 1 and is also a color commentator for NCAA football games on CBS Sports Network.
He is married to actress Jaime Pressly and they have two children together. Chris Naeole spent his entire playing career at Hawaii, where he was a consensus All-American in 1996 and first-team all-conference three times.
After retirement from the NFL, Chris became an assistant coach for the Warriors with stints on both the offensive line and defense before being named interim head coach in 2015.
In 2017, he left coaching to become Director of Football Operations at HI Lutheran High School.
41. Kyle Brady
Career
- New York Jets (1995–1998)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1999–2006)
- New England Patriots (2007)
Kyle Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 1995 to 2007, making him one of their longest-tenured players.
Kyle Brady has been a part of two Super Bowls (XXI and XXXVIII), as well as other major playoff appearances during his career with New England. In January 2008, he signed with the Oakland Raiders but did not play in any games for them before retiring at the season's end due to injury.
Since retirement, Kyle Brady has worked as an analyst on Fox Sports 1's "NFL Pregame" show alongside Jay Glazer and Curt Menefee He is also a regular speaker at various football camps across America."
Kyle Brady was a highly successful player in the NFL, amassing 343 receptions for 3,519 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Kyle Brady started his career with the New York Jets before moving on to Jacksonville Jaguars and then the New England Patriots. Kyle Brady is now an analyst for Fox Sports 1 covering both professional and collegiate football games.
Kyle Brady has been married to Kelly since 2002 and they have two children together - daughters Madeline (born 2003) and Meredith (born 2006).
42. Marcedes Lewis
Tight end
Career
- Second-team All-Pro (2010)
- Pro Bowl (2010)
- John Mackey Award (2005)
- Consensus All-American (2005)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2005)
Lewis was the Jaguars' all-time leading receiver when he retired in 2017. Lewis had a productive tenure with Jacksonville, recording over 1,000 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in each of his six seasons with the team.
Injuries limited Lewis to just eight games during the 2016 season and led to him being released by Jacksonville as part of their offseason overhaul.
Lewis signed a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers before the start of the 2017 season but did not make an appearance on offense for them that year due to injury again.
He announced his retirement from football after failing to recover from another foot injury sustained midway through 2018 preseason play.
Lewis is a former Florida State Seminole who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2006. Lewis played for the New Orleans Saints from 2009 to 2013 and then signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2014.
Lewis has been a consistent performer over his career, averaging nearly 60 receptions per season since he entered the NFL. In 2018, Lewis announced that he would be retiring after 16 seasons in the NFL.
43. Travis Etienne
Running back
Career
- CFP national champion (2018)
- 2 × ACC Player of the Year (2018, 2019)
- 2 × ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2018, 2019)
- 3 × All-American (2018-2020)
- 3 × First team All-ACC (2018–2020)
- Third-team All-ACC (2017)
Etienne is a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Etienne was born on January 26, 1999, in Jennings, Louisiana, and attended high school at LSU before transferring to Clemson.
Etienne played college football for the Clemson Tigers from 2017 to 2020 and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Etienne has appeared in 53 games during his three-year career with 27 starts and has gained 1,057 rushing yards on 279 carries (5.1 yards per carry).
He also has 38 receptions for 367 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Etienne is currently an active member of the Jacksonville Jaguars roster Travis Etienne was one of the most prolific running backs in college football and is expected to be a top NFL pick.
He won multiple awards, including ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and All-American.
His rushing yards and touchdowns are both very high for a player his size, indicating that he has great speed as well. Etienne should have no problem transitioning to the NFL level where he will likely be an impact player from day.
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44. DaVon Hamilton
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–present)
DaVon Hamilton was a highly touted recruit out of high school, and many believed he would be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. However, injuries held him back and he fell to the third round.
Hamilton played college football at Ohio State for two years before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. He has since been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. DaVon is known as a powerful nose tackle who can eat up space on the offensive line and stop running backs or receivers from getting into the backfield.
It will be interesting to see if Hamilton can continue his progress once he returns to action this season - it'll be worth keeping an eye on. DaVon Hamilton is a talented linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He has played in 43 games over the past three seasons, recording 103 tackles and two sacks. DaVon was drafted by Jacksonville in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
The 23-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida started all 16 games as a rookie and finished second on the team with 134 tackles while adding four interceptions and one sack.
In his sophomore season, Hamilton led all linebackers with 154 tackles despite missing five games due to injury, earning Second Team All-Pro honors from Sports Illustrated along the way.
In 2019 he again proved himself as an elite linebacker by being named Third Team All-Big Ten after leading Minnesota’s defense with 96 total stops (64 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.
45. Leonard Fournette
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Consensus All-American (2015)
- First-team All-SEC (2015)
- Second-team All-SEC (2016)
Leonard Fournette is a powerful running back who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017.
He had an impressive rookie season with the Jaguars, rushing for 1,040 yards and eight touchdowns.
In 2020, he signed a five-year contract with the Buccaneers and has continued to be one of their main stars over the past two seasons. Leonard Fournette was a consensus All-American in 2015 and first-team All-SEC in 2015 and 2016.
In his three seasons at LSU, he has rushed for over 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns. He is projected as a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Leonard Fournette will make an immediate impact on whichever team drafts him as he is one of the most talented running backs to enter the NFL in some time.
46. James Stewart
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–1999)
- Detroit Lions (2000–2003)
James Stewart was born in Morristown, Tennessee on December 27, 1971. He attended Morristown-Hamblen West High School and played football there before enrolling at the University of Tennessee where he played running back for the Volunteers.
Stewart was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995 and spent seven seasons with them before signing with the New England Patriots in 2003. He retired from professional football after playing one season with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004, finishing his career with 1,098 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns on 277 carries (5th all-time).
After retiring from football James became involved in business ventures including owning a restaurant chain called Lighthouse Bar & Grill as well as co-founding an advertising agency called The Partnership Creative Group which specializes in creating digital content for brands such as Ford Motor Company and Macy's Department Store among others.
In addition to his business interests, James also enjoys spending time with his family and is known for being a passionate golfer who has won several tournaments across America over the years including The Master's Tournament twice (2006 & 2007).
James Stewart is currently 51 years old and lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Lisa and their two children Harrison (born 2002) and Harper (born 2006).
James Stewart was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995 and played for them until 1999. He then moved on to play for Detroit Lions from 2000-2003. James Stewart finished his career with 1,478 rushing yards and 48 rushing touchdowns over three seasons with each team.
He also had 220 receptions for 1,715 yards and nine receiving touchdowns during that time period as well. After retiring from football, he has since worked as a commentator on NFL game broadcasts both nationally and internationally.
47. Blake Bortles
Quarterback
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2014–2018)
- Los Angeles Rams (2019)
- Denver Broncos (2020)
- Los Angeles Rams (2020)
- Green Bay Packers (2021)
- New Orleans Saints (2021)
Blake Bortles was drafted 3rd overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014. He started 14 games for the Jaguars that season and led them to their first playoff appearance since 2007.
In 2016, he threw for 4,428 yards with 27 touchdowns and 16 interceptions while leading the Jags to a 9-7 record. The following year saw him improve even more as he threw for 4,539 yards with 35 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions en route to winning his first professional championship ring with the Rams.
Bortles has had several off-seasons where he has been able to stay injury free but is currently dealing with an ankle injury that could sideline him up until late December or early January 2019 at the earliest.
Blake Bortles Bio Blake Brian Bortles (born April 28, 1992) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at UCF before being selected by Jacksonville in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Blake Bortles was drafted 2nd overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014. As a rookie, he led the NFL in interceptions with 17 and finished 3rd in passing yards with 4,104.
He started all 16 games for the Jaguars as a sophomore but had his worst season as a passer rating dropped to 69.9 and he threw 28 interceptions compared to only 10 touchdowns passing.
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48. Allen Robinson
Wide receiver
Career
- Pro Bowl (2015)
- NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
- Consensus All-American (2013)
- 2× Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year (2012, 2013)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)
Allen Robinson was the second wide receiver taken in the 2014 NFL Draft and has become one of the best receivers in the league. He played college football at Penn State before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Bears signed him to a long-term contract in 2018 and he has been a major part of their offense ever since. Allen Robinson is a versatile receiver who has excelled in the NFL. He was a consensus All-American and won multiple awards during his time at Illinois.
Robinson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the third overall pick in 2013, and he has had success with them ever since. He signed with the Chicago Bears in 2015 and helped them reach the Super Bowl that year, where they were beaten by New England Patriots.
In 2016, Robinson joined the Rams and has continued to be one of their dominant players on offense.
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49. Kevin Hardy
Career
- First-team All-Pro (1999)
- Pro Bowl (1999)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
- 2× All-Big Ten (1994, 1995)
- Dick Butkus Award (1995)
- Consensus All-American (1995)
- Freshman All-American (1992)
Kevin Hardy was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996 and played for them until 2001. He then signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played from 2002 to 2004 before retiring.
In total, Kevin Hardy made 116 tackles and 2 interceptions while playing for 4 different teams during his career. Hardy was an All-American at Michigan and was drafted in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft.
Hardy played for the Chicago Bears his entire career and had a very successful run with them, winning two Super Bowls. After retiring from football, Hardy has worked as a commentator on various television networks including ESPN and FOX Sports.
50. A.J. Bouye
Defensive back
Career
- Houston Texans (2013–2016)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2017–2019)
- Denver Broncos (2020)
- Carolina Panthers (2021)
A.J. Bouye was born on August 16, 1991, in Tucker, Georgia, and attended high school there before enrolling at UCF to play cornerback for the Knights.
He was undrafted in 2013 but signed with the Houston Texans that year and played his first season with them before being traded to Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017.
In 2018 he helped lead the Jaguars to a 12-4 record and their first division title since 2007, earning him a spot on the Pro Bowl team, as well as First Team All-Pro, honors from both Associated Press (AP) and NFL Media (NFLM).
The following offseason Bouye signed with the Denver Broncos where he has started all 18 games so far this season, helping them reach Super Bowl LIII after posting an impressive 10 solo tackles, 2 interceptions (-48 yards/return), 3 pass defenses & 1 forced fumble through those contests.
Aqib Talib's contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars had been written off for a further year, it was revealed on February 7th, 2019. Bouye has the option of signing with any other AFC West Division team.
Having noted his eligibility for accolades like first-team all-pro, Additionally, "Sunday night football" at home received a player of the year nomination from NBC Sports Southeast.
A few hours later, Bouye and the Carolina Panthers reached an agreement on terms for a $37 million, three-year contract, making him an instant darling among Panthers supporters.
A.J. Bouye is a veteran cornerback who has had success in the NFL. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2013 draft and has played for them ever since.
In 2017, he won Second-team All-Pro honors after recording 366 tackles, 1 sack, 75 passes deflected and 14 interceptions over 16 games played that season alone.
On top of his accolades on the field, A.J. Bouye also received recognition for it his selection to both Pro Bowls (2017) and Second-team All-CUSA teams (2012).
Final Words
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a lot of talented players over the years, but there are a few who stand out above the rest. These players have contributed significantly to the team’s success and deserve recognition for their contributions.
