Unpacking the Jaguars' 2025 draft gems. Discover the top three offensive talents poised to ignite Jacksonville's future success.
With the 2026 NFL draft right around the corner, Roundtable will be highlighting the Jacksonville Jaguars' best additions from last year's class, on both offense and defense.
In this "Best 3" snapshot are my rankings of Jacksonville's defensive additions from last year's draft.
The rankings are based on Class of 2025 player's on-field production, pick value and projection going forward.
3. RB LeQuint Allen (Seventh Round)
While Allen had limited reps in his rookie season, he produced a solid average of 4.1 yards per carry while serving as a capable pass blocker.
Allen is a power back, using each bit of his 6-foot, 201-pound frame to earn additional yards after contact.
He also displayed upside in the passing game, adding 10 catches for 54 yards.
With the Jaguars entering uncharted territory following longtime lead tailback Travis Etienne's departure in free agency, Allen, along with another member of this list, will be thrust into a larger role.
2. RB Bhayshul Tuten (Fourth Round)
Three rounds prior to Jacksonville selecting Allen, the Jaguars brought in standout Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten with the No. 104 overall pick.
Entering the season, Tuten was the third back on the depth chart, trailing Etienne and Tank Bigsby.
After Week 1, Jacksonville traded Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles, opening up a larger role for the former Hokie.
Tuten recorded 83 carries for 307 yards and five touchdowns, adding an additional 79 yards and two scores in the receiving game.
His most productive outing of the season came against the Los Angeles Chargers, rushing for 74 yards and a score in a dominating 35-6 victory.
Following the loss of Etienne, Tuten will likely lead Jacksonville's backfield.
1. WR/CB Travis Hunter (First Round)
Hunter remains the top addition from last year's draft class.
Although the Heisman winner didn't post eye-popping numbers, he showed flashes of the two-way talent that influenced the Jaguars to trade four draft picks, including their only first-round pick this year, to move up and select him.
Prior to being sidelined, Hunter recorded 298 receiving yards and one touchdown on 28 receptions along with 15 tackles and three passes defensed, playing 67 percent of the offensive snaps.
Hunter had his best game of the season the week before his season-ending injury, recording eight catches for 101 yards and his first NFL touchdown.
While recent reports point towards Hunter stepping into a lesser role on the offensive side of the football, focusing his efforts on defense may benefit his long-term health.
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