3 Jaguars players whose stock has fallen after 8 days of training camp

Training camp gives NFL clubs the opportunity to install their scheme and assess their roster while players get a chance to hone their skills ahead of the 2023 season. In the case of the Jacksonville Jaguars, it's allowed them to build on last year's success.

While the Jags tried to keep last year's core as intact as possible this year, they brought in lots of players in the offseason — 13 of them in the 2023 draft — and some of them had to make a strong impression in training camp to either solidify their chances of making the roster or secure their spot on their depth chart.

While there's still time to gain ground before the Jaguars start to sort out the roster, these three Jaguars players have seen their stock drop after eight days of training camp (there are eight left).

No. 3 stock down player in Jaguars training camp: Anton Harrison, RT

The Jaguars knew they weren't going to be able to match whatever offers right tackle Jawaan Taylor was going to get in free agency, so they braced themselves for his departure. Taylor ended up inking a four-year deal worth $80 million with the Kansas City Chiefs and to replace him, the team's brass picked Anton Harrison with the 27th overall pick in this year's draft.

Although Harrison mostly played tackle in college — he only made one start on the right side in three years — the Jags expect him to start at right tackle. So far, his transition is going well, with the coaching staff praising him for devoting himself to changing sides. That said, the transition hasn't been completely smooth.

During training camp, Harrison struggled to contain outside linebacker Josh Allen on one-on-one drills. To make matters worse, he miss the team's first padded practice with shoulder soreness, which robbed him of the chance to get valuable reps before the preseason.

In fairness, Allen is the team's best pass rusher and speed bumps should be expected during Harrison's rookie season. Similarly, he worked on the sidelines Thursday but should have no restrictions for Day 9 of the training camp Saturday. On the other hand, it looks like the former Oklahoma Sooner needs to keep refining his game if he wants to be ready for the opener.

No. 2 stock down player in Jaguars training camp: Tyler Shatley, OG

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Jaguars ahead of the 2023 season is the left guard position. Incumbent Ben Bartch dislocated his knee last year and was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. Bartch may or may not be ready for the season opener but if he's not good to go, the Jags could then roll with Tyler Shatley. There's only one issue though.

Shatley missed Day 8 of practice with a minor medical issue. This shouldn't be a reason for concern, as Shatley doesn't need as many reps as other players to get ready for the regular season. Having said that, his absence will pave the way for rookie Cooper Hodges, who's gotten praise from Phil Rauscher, and Cole Van Lanen to show what they got.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing when you take into account that Hodges and Van Lanen need to practice as much as possible but if either one flashes potential, the team's brass could choose to roll with them.

Even though Shatley gives the Jaguars crucial depth on the interior offensive line, he's 32 and entering the last year of the two-year deal he signed last offseason, which could prompt the coaching staff to give either Hodges or Van Lanen an extended look in the upcoming days.

Then again, keeping Shatley around for one more season makes sense, especially when you take into account that the Jaguars lack ideal depth at the position.
Also working in his favor is that he won't need much time to get back on track and pick up where he left off once he returns.

No. 1 stock down player in Jaguars training camp: Sammis Reyes, TE

The Jaguars had a relatively quiet offseason but they made a handful of low-key signings that turned heads. One of them was tight end Sammis Reyes, an athletic talent that played basketball in college and only took up football in recent years.

Reyes spent time with the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears before signing with the Jags in May. While he Chile native made a positive impression early on, he hasn't been able to stand out in training camp, or at least as much as other tight ends on the roster.

Make no mistake, Reyes has lots of upside but he wasn't expected to compete for a featured role with the Jaguars. Instead, he was a work in progress worth a look in training camp. Unfortunately for Reyes, Gerrit Prince has gotten rave reviews in training camp and seems to have a favorable chance of making the 53-man roster after spending his rookie season in the training camp.

An undrafted free agent last year, Prince has been responsible for a handful of highlight reels in training camp and could even move ahead of Luke Farrell on the depth chart. Evan Engram and rookie Brenton Strange are locks to make the team, with Farrell taking the No. 3 spot. That would leave just one slot left and Reyes will need to compete with Prince for it.

So far, Prince looks like a good bet to seize that spot, so Reyes will need to take advantage of the remaining practices.

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