T.J. Yeldon Opening Eyes, Flashing Big-Time Ability in Jaguars Rookie Mini-Camp

Amidst the depression setting in from the Jacksonville Jaguars losing out on third overall pick Dante Fowler Jr. for the entire season after a terrible knee injury on the first day, rookie mini-camp has been relatively exciting. While fans have already expressed some exasperation and sadness because of Fowler’s injury, there are still things to get excited about in regards to this year’s rookie class.

One guy who has high expectations heading into his rookie year is 2nd round pick T.J. Yeldon out of Alabama. After missing out on DeMarco Murray in free agency, it was clear the Jaguars wanted to target an upgrade at the running back position, and Yeldon appears to be that guy early in mini-camp.

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Early returns from camp are that Yeldon looks fast and elusive, particularly in traffic.

Yeldon has moves for days.
— Battle4Duval (@Battle4Duval) May 9, 2015

TJ Yeldon with a nice run around the left side. First play of team on Saturday. HAs impressed so far. #Jaguars
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) May 9, 2015

Yeldon just showed a huge burst of speed up the sideline for a big gain. #Jaguars
— Rick Ballou (@Ballou1010xl) May 9, 2015

Yeldon impressing at jags rookie mini camp. Showing great vision and cut back ability. #Jaguars
— Jeff Gouge (@JeffGouge) May 9, 2015

Yeldon spectacular in traffic, firing up the Jax crowd. #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/M3EO1Vsp1W
— Rick Ballou (@Ballou1010xl) May 9, 2015

It’s only rookie mini-camp so any excitement should be somewhat tempered, but Yeldon appears to be someone who can push Denard Robinson for the starting job right away.

Jaguars coach Gus Bradley says FS James Sample and RB T.J. Yeldon caught his eye today again
— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) May 9, 2015

It’s going to be difficult to get over the looming cloud that is Fowler’s devastating injury, but the Jaguars have 7 other players from this draft class who all appear to have potential. No one has looked overwhelmed so far, and it’s extremely encouraging to see Yeldon flash big time ability. One could argue the expectations are significantly higher for Yeldon in his rookie year than they were for Fowler before the injury.

Next: Ryan Davis an Answer While Fowler Out

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