Alright, you know the drill: NFL execs, coaches, and scouts get together with Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen to put out their top player rankings, the kind of stuff that really tells you how the league sees talent. And after a monster 13-4 season in 2025, you’d think the Jacksonville Jaguars would be absolutely loaded with top-tier players, right? Well, guess again. Seven of their guys got mentioned, picking up votes from the 70 decision-makers, but here’s the kicker: *not one* of them landed in the top 10 at their position. Seriously? For a 13-4 team, that’s just wild.
The Big Names Who Didn’t Quite Break Through
Let’s dive into who the league is *almost* giving props to. On defense, you’ve got corner Travis Hunter, who picked up votes. That’s pretty impressive considering he had a super small sample size at cornerback last season. Then there’s defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, who landed an Honorable Mention. The guy was a pressure monster last year, a real problem for offensive lines. The voters clearly noticed, but it seems he’s gotta convert more of those pressures into sacks if he wants to climb into that top echelon. Fellow DE Travon Walker also nabbed some votes. He battled injuries in 2025, but everyone sees that ascending talent and well-rounded skill set. In the middle, linebacker Foye Oluokun got votes, described as a steady presence. Liam Coen even pointed out Oluokun’s step forward as a coverage defender last year. Finally, safety Antonio Johnson had a breakout 2025, showing off some sick ball production and giving Anthony Campanile tons of versatility to move him around the field. All great players, all getting respect, but still outside that elite top 10.
MVP Finalist Status Still Not Enough for the Top Tier?
The offense saw its share of mentions too, but also without that top-10 pop. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was an Honorable Mention, which honestly feels low when you consider he was an MVP finalist last season! This dude was one of the most productive QBs down the stretch, leading that team on a winning streak to close out the 2025 regular season. The offense was on fire, averaging almost 33 points per game! So, for a guy who was literally in the MVP conversation to not crack the top 10 in his position, that tells you something about how stacked the league’s signal-callers are perceived, or maybe a slight undervaluation. Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. also received votes. Sure, 2025 was a “down year” for him, but everyone still sees that massive upside and knows he’s a serious downfield threat. His strong performance in offseason programs definitely caught eyes.
So, what do these rankings mean? For a squad that put up 13 wins, it feels like the league respects their overall team success, but maybe not the individual superstar power quite yet. It’s a clear message: these guys are good, but they’re not *elite* in the eyes of the decision-makers, not individually anyway.
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