Jaguars' Key Players Face Uncertainty Amid Rankings Shift

The Jacksonville Jaguars face uncertainty at running back as Travis Etienne's ranking fell to No. 28 amid competition from Tank Bigsby, Bhayshul Tuten, and LeQuint Allen, with the team emphasizing getting Etienne the ball in space under coach Liam Coen. Defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, though not in ESPN's top 10 pass rushers, earned an honorable mention and ranks sixth in disruption rate, joining elite company like Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons. Garrett himself remains the NFL's top pass rusher according to NFL executives, continuing his streak of dominant seasons and holding the highest-paid defensive contract. At wide receiver, Brian Thomas Jr. was Jacksonville's standout rookie and ranks No. 18 on the top 25 under-25 list, having produced 1,282 receiving yards despite inconsistent quarterback play and expected to have an expanded role in Coen's offense. In a redraft of the 2024 first round, the Jaguars missed out on Thomas but selected Rome Odunze, who showed promise with versatility across the field and could fit well into the team's scheme. Overall, the Jaguars have key emerging talents on defense and offense but face questions about backfield roles and maximizing their offensive weapons.