The Jacksonville Jaguars are off to a promising start to training camp. They were able to pick up where they left off in training camp and continue preparations for the regular season. One thing that stood out on Day 1 of practice was that several prominent players who were previously recovering from injuries were in attendance. Many of them were able to stand out.
Travis Hunter was probably the highlight of Day 1 of camp because he was a full go. That said, he wasn't the only Jaguar who made a strong impression. With this in mind, here are the biggest risers (and a couple fallers) after the first day of summer practice.
RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars riser
The Jaguars didn't make an aggressive effort to keep Travis Etienne from leaving because they believe Bhayshul Tuten can fill his shoes. Throughout the offseason, Tuten routinely turned heads, and he kept repaying the team's trust on Day 1 of training camp.
John Shipley of Sports Illustrated heaped praise on the former Virginia Tech Hokie, going as far as saying that he was "the most impressive player of the entire day." With Chris Rodriguez being a limited participant, Tuten mostly practiced with the first team and managed to solidify his place as RB1.
CB Christian Braswell, Jaguars faller
Availability is the most important ability in the NFL, and that could turn out to be the difference for Christian Braswell in the competition with Jabbar Muhammad for a roster spot. The former Rutgers Scarlet Knight attended Day 1 of training camp but didn't practice with the team and instead did individual drills.
Granted, it's just one day, but Braswell will need to get back on track if he doesn't want to fall behind sophomore Muhammed in the race for the CB5 job.
LB Branson Combs, Jaguars riser
When the Jags moved on from Devin Lloyd in free agency, the expectation was that Ventrell Miller would replace him. For a while, that seemed to be the case, with head coach Liam Coen routinely praising Miller in the offseason. However, Branson Combs could throw a wrench into Jacksonville's plan.
Combs raised his stock in the offseason program and kept making a strong impression in training camp. After Day 1 of practice, Coen spoke highly of the sophomore linebacker, noting that his athleticism and ability to defend the pass will give him a shot at winning the starting job next to Foyesade Oluokun.
TEs Hunter Long and Quintin Morris, Jaguars fallers
Hunter Long and Quintin Morris were fine depth pieces for the Jags last year. However, the team's brass drafted tight end Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in 2026. Both of them are expected to have big roles behind Brenton Strange, who remains entrenched as TE1. That doesn't bode well for Long and Morris.
Already, Boerkircher and Koziol were practicing with the first team on the very first day of practice. Although they have their work cut out, that was a big vote of confidence. On the other hand, it puts Morris and Hunter under pressure to show out in training camp. One of them may be able to ultimately make the cut, but both of them might have an uphill battle to earn a roster spot.
WR/CB Travis Hunter, Jaguars riser
Unlike other players on this list, Travis Hunter didn't make any jaw-dropping plays, but he showed that he was at full strength, taking reps on offense and defense. This is noteworthy because this was the first time the former Heisman Trophy winner took the field since he suffered an LCL injury in November, 2025.
Hunter first warmed up with the receiver and later joined the defensive backs. Throughout practice, he had no limitations, showing that he's trending toward becoming the two-way player the Jaguars envisioned when they drafted him second overall.
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