Top 10 Jacksonville Jaguars Players Going Into the 2025-26 Season

The Jaguars are a team that is going through a major regime change. They finally got rid of Trent Baalke, who was a terrible hire to begin with, but that's neither here nor there. Regardless, the damage has been done.

They also hired a new head coach in Liam Coen. I'm interested to see how well he does with this team. There are a lot of things that need to be cleaned up, and I expect it to take multiple years, honestly.

This is a team that's probably going to struggle. If I'm being honest, I don't have a lot of high hopes for Jacksonville this year.

The Top Ten

Josh Hines Allen

I don't think it's up for debate. Josh Hines Allen has honestly been the cornerstone for the Jaguars' defense for years now. He has consistently ranked among the league's best pass rushers for years thanks to his high pressure rate and high volume of sacks.
Sure, his 2024 numbers are down compared to his breakout 2023 season, but still, his impact cannot be denied. He should continue to be a true stalwart for the Jaguars' defense for years to come.
Trevor Lawrence

I want to like Trevor Lawrence. So far in the pros, he hasn't quite recaptured the same glory he experienced in his college days. In his defense, the Jaguars haven't really been all that great during his career besides one year.
On paper he checks all the boxes, with great size, arm strength, and athleticism, but has so far been inconsistent or dealing with injuries. I mean, to be fair, it's not entirely his fault because the Jaguars haven't built anything sustainable around him. I still think Trevor Lawrence has some potential there, but as of now he's just a middle-of-the-road quarterback. He is starting caliber but not anything close to being elite. Promise me he can stay healthy and consistent, and then we'll talk.
Brian Thomas Jr.

I was honestly pleasantly surprised by Brian Thomas Jr.'s rookie numbers. His 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns led all first-year players. There's absolutely an argument to be made that he's one of the best wideouts in the league already.
He made a Pro Bowl and was 4th in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Brian Thomas Jr. has shown plenty of high upside and potential. He should continue to be a huge asset to the Jaguars' offense as the main go-to wide receiver option for Jacksonville right now. He certainly elevates an otherwise mediocre offense.
Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter is a very unique prospect, to say the least. A true two-way player that can play at a high level on both sides of the ball, we haven't seen a two-way player like him in the league in a very long time. Hunter has done very well for himself at both positions, racking up numerous accolades in college including winning the Walter Camp Award, the Biletnikoff Award, the Bednarik Award, being named an All-American, and winning the Heisman Trophy.
I'm very interested to see what the Jaguars do with him. They must have bought into the hype around his rare ability because they traded up for him. The Jaguars could really use him on either side of the ball. Travis Hunter, on paper, should be a high-impact asset regardless of how the Jaguars decide to play him.
Travon Walker

I feel like Walker doesn't get the recognition or respect he deserves because he's not Aidan Hutchinson. Unfortunately, his career will always be under a microscope and directly compared to Hutchinson.
Walker, however, has shown significant strides and has improved over time. He has developed into a decent, formidable pass rusher in his own right. He's been great as a run blocker. Also, his last two seasons alone he's had 10+ sacks and 50+ tackles, proving he's a high-value asset for the Jaguars' defense. He has the ability to be highly productive and still has potential to become even better.
Foyesade Oluokun

Oluokun is one of those names that nobody really talks about, mainly because he's stuck on the Jaguars, but for what it's worth he's quietly been a top-tier linebacker. He has proven to be consistent and has elite production.
He led the league in tackles in 2022 and 2023. He's an adaptable veteran presence that has shown he's capable of making plays. Unfortunately, he doesn't have the accolades he deserves. Feels like he's been disrespected by the Pro Bowl voters for years now. Maybe this is the year that finally changes.
Tank Bigsby

While technically he's listed as the RB2 on the official depth chart, Bigsby kind of emerged as the go-to running back in 2024, beating out Travis Etienne. He made tons of explosive plays and finished the season with 766 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Considering he was splitting the workload with Etienne and the coaches had no idea what they were doing, those numbers are not half bad. With a new head coach and offensive coordinator, hopefully they can utilize both him and Travis Etienne properly.
Ezra Cleveland

Ezra Cleveland isn't the best offensive lineman ever, but he's at least starting quality and one of the few reliable players for the Jaguars' offensive line. He's above average overall and has proven to be serviceable at both run blocking and pass protection.
Despite the entire unit struggling, Cleveland was overall the most steady and consistent player the Jaguars had on their offensive line. Honestly, he's maybe a bit on the underrated side, all things considered. For what it's worth, he performed well enough to get a contract extension through 2026.
Travis Etienne

Travis Etienne is a weird case study. His first two seasons he was pretty good. Nothing special, but had 1,000 yards both seasons and 11 touchdowns in year two. Then, for whatever reason, he fell off the map in 2024. Not sure if it was just the coaching staff not using him properly or what, but his downfall needs to be studied.
To be fair, he was splitting carries with Tank Bigsby. I imagine his numbers will look a little better under a new coaching regime. Perhaps they can rediscover his potential. He does have the most NFL experience of anyone in that running back room.
Darnell Savage

Darnell Savage has overall had a very up-and-down career. He has shown flashes of potential but has been very inconsistent throughout his career.
He's been starting caliber, but I feel like he still has untapped potential and has so far underperformed. He has still shown he can be a valuable asset to the Jaguars' secondary. Hopefully, he shows some sort of improvement in 2025.