Wyatt Milum is done watching from the sideline.

The second-year offensive lineman came into Jacksonville Jaguars minicamp healthy, stronger, and with one thing on his mind; competing with Patrick Mekari for the starting job at right guard.

Milum, a third-round pick out of West Virginia in the 2025 draft, spent four years as a tackle in college before transitioning to guard in the NFL. The adjustment, combined with a knee injury that cost him the first five games of his rookie season, made year one a tough learning curve.

Mekari, signed to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, held the right guard spot. But heading into 2026, that door is open, and Milum knows it.

The Action Sports Jax YouTube channel sat down with Milum at minicamp, where he left little doubt about his intentions. When asked if he sees himself as a starter, his answer was short and direct.

"Yes, sir. That's my ultimate goal. Yes, I'm just gonna go out there, compete, and see what happens," Milum said.

He was equally clear on where his focus has been since the offseason began.

"I feel like everybody's here to compete. I feel like that brings the best out of everybody. What I really focused on this offseason was getting stronger, getting my body back 100% healthy, and I accomplished that. I feel like this is the strongest I've ever been, and I'm 100% healthy, so we're good to go," he said.

Missing the first five weeks forced Milum to find other ways to stay sharp and grow. He said it pushed him toward the playbook in ways he might not have otherwise prioritized.

"When I got injured, I realized how much more I have to be in the playbook. That helped me out. I was also in the weight room every day, so that helped me get stronger and just get the playbook more down," Milum said.

That growth is showing up in how he is approaching the position battle now. On whether he is locked in at right guard or still bouncing around, he made the answer clear.

"I can play anywhere you want me to play. I can play guard, I can play tackle," he said.

But when pushed further on managing development at one specific spot, Milum was direct.

"I play 99% guard here, so I'm locked in at guard. When someone goes down, I can go out and play tackle. I've had four years at tackle in college, so it's like riding a bike. But I'm locked in at guard," he said.

A fully healthy Milum, with a season of NFL experience and a sharper understanding of the playbook, is a very different player than the one who showed up in 2025. Mekari still holds the edge on paper, but Milum is making it clear this competition is real.

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