With training camp drawing closer for the Jacksonville Jaguars, we typically put together a 53-man roster prediction beforehand based on what we learned during offseason programs.
We will still be doing that, but the format will be different. Rather than cramming every position group into one article, we’ll devote an entire article to each unit before compiling our predictions at the end.
Up next is the offensive line unit.
Offensive linemen on the Jaguars’ roster
Roster locks: Cole Van Lanen, Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Patrick Mekari, Anton Harrison, Wyatt Milum, Jonah Monheim, Emmanuel Pregnon
With no significant subtractions during the offseason, the Jaguars experience very little turnover at this position, which leaves few spots up for grabs.
Why aren’t Chuma Edoga and Walker Little roster locks?
Little could be a trade candidate, but I don’t know that his contract is all that enticing for another team. With Milum and Pregnon, the Jaguars could feel comfortable moving on from Edoga, but there is no such thing as too much offensive line depth, and his ability to play both guard and tackle is valuable.
How many offensive linemen make the Jaguars’ 53-man roster?
It’s common for teams to keep nine, although some will go heavy and keep a 10th. Given the depth on the roster at this position for the Jaguars and Liam Coen regularly stressing competition up front, my early guess is that the Jaguars keep 10 linemen.
Predicting the Jaguars’ 53-man roster at tight end before training camp
Cole Van Lanen, Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Patrick Mekari, Anton Harrison, Walker Little, Wyatt Milum, Jonah Monheim, Chuma Edoga, Emmanuel Pregnon
This is pretty much chalk. The same nine players who were on the roster last year are still on the team, along with Pregnon, whom the Jaguars drafted in the third round.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Offensive line
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