

Herndon is penciled in as the starting slot corner but with players like Johnson, Braswell, and Hallett all vying for the job this has space to be all over the place. JSC: This is a spot that may have the most possibility to get crazy.

Claybrooks has managed to hang around, largely due to his special teams contributions. Could he win the nickel spot? Herndon is solid and dependable as a No. Who gets the nickel, which the NFL is seeing more and more of? I have rookies Hallett and Johnson making the 53, with Johnson as a higher-end player. JB: Campbell, Williams, Ciso and Jenkins man the primary spots. The Jaguars made such an effort to go get him they must really like what he brings to the table. Quarterman will always be the Kingslayer for that hit he laid on Derrick Henry last year, but I went with the rookie. The biggest question in this group is between Ventrell Miller and Shaquille Quarterman. JSC: Another spot with only one or two spots really up for grabs. And, has the light finally come on for Chaisson, a former first-round pick who is likely playing his final season in Jacksonville? Can he stay healthy and play some big rotational snaps? Abdullah could be a big add if he can channel some of that big-time college production. He’s missed both of his NFL seasons due to injury. Cooper Hodges gave himself the nickname “Tug Boat.” How can you not believe in an offensive lineman with a nickname like “Tug Boat?” Defensive linemen Right now, I’m betting on “Tug Boat” to make the final roster. Bartch is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. With Robinson almost certainly starting the season suspended he won’t count against the number here. There will be some tough cuts on the offensive line. JSC: This is a tough spot for the Jaguars. Depth pieces are players like Hodges and a swing player like Wells. That position will be strengthened after Robinson’s return. Second-year player Fortner is back at center. Scherff at right guard and either Bartch (health contingent) or Shatley at left guard. That will likely be Harrison and Little at right and left tackle, respectively. On its surface, the starting line is solid. JB: With the looming suspension of Robinson, he’ll miss time so the team will be able to keep an extra player.
