The Jacksonville Jaguars are one step closer to the real tests that are ahead in September and beyond, and this week's minicamp has helped provide some clarity as the wait continues. The mandatory minicamp at the Miller Electric Center has brought some developments that have inched closer to securing a spot on the Week 1 roster.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are one step closer to the real tests that are ahead in September and beyond, and this week's minicamp has helped provide some clarity as the wait continues.
The mandatory minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, but perhaps the most important developments came from those who have inched closer to securing a spot on the Week 1 roster. Offensive lineman Kilian Zierer drills with offensive tackle Walker Little during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
There was no Cole Van Lanen on the practice field once again for the Jaguars in minicamp, and head coach Liam Coen indicated that he will return at some point after training camp begins. Coen said at OTAs a week ago that right tackle Anton Harrison has indicated he is very comfortable at right tackle, which means Walker Little is far and away the clear option to lead the left tackle role until Van Lanen returns.
Little has been a strong starter throughout his career, even if his numbers took a bit of a dip last year. Until Van Lanen is back on the field, Little's value will be clear each and every week -- and that was the case over the course of minicamp. Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Branson Combs defends against defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Next to Foyesade Oluokun, it is hard to not take notice of second-year linebacker Branson Combs. The former undrafted free agent spent time on the practice squad last year before making an impact on special teams over the second half of the season, and the Jaguars could not stop raving about him this offseason. Branson's a guy obviously that we had a lot of like for last year. He was close to getting claimed.
We ended up putting him on the active roster and he may win the Iron Jag of the Year at this pace. I know he is leading the group right now, leading the team in the individual award. He just lowkey is pretty athletic. He's explosive.
He can do multiple different things in terms of coverage abilities, whether it's in man or zone. I like him in coverage. It seems like it would be difficult to project the Jaguars linebacker room right now and not include Combs as a member of it. That is a far leap from where he was at this time last year, and he has earned it.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Adan White has a laugh with Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jabbar Muhammad after the Jacksonville Jaguars' 18th and final training camp practice at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Wednesday August 20, 2025. Arguably the biggest riser on the roster this offseason is second-year cornerback Jabbar Muhammad. He has been all over the place this offseason, recording countless pass breakups during OTAs and then recording multiple interceptions during the course of the three-day minicamp.
He has been a walking big play for the Jaguars' defense. As a result of Muhammad's performance, one would have to imagine that he has at least earned some consideration to for a spot on the depth chart. He has simply been too good and too productive to ignore, and he should be given a chance to get more key reps in training camp as a result.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jalen McLeod walks onto the field before an NFL scrimmage at EverBank Stadium Friday August 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. While Caleb Ransaw received a ton of attention entering the offseason program as he returned from his rookie injury, there is another second-year Jaguars defender who was back on the field in a full capacity after having to take a redshirt rookie year due to injuries sustained during training camp: linebacker Jalen McCleod.
McCleod flashed some legit pass-rush traits over the course of minicamp, even without pads on. He has some explosiveness and twitch to his game that the Jaguars have needed in their pass-rush rotation, and he seems to be firmly in the mix to compete for a spot on the SAM linebacker depth chart. McLeod, like Ransaw, needed to take advantage of his reps this Summer, and he did exactly that
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