4 Jaguars who could be at risk of losing their job after the 2024 NFL Draft
The Jacksonville Jaguars made several key acquisitions in free agency, and they'll keep loading up on talent in the 2024 NFL Draft. That's great news for a roster that lacked dearth and playmakers at a handful of position groups. On the other hand, some players will be affected by the additions.
See, bringing in a new batch of players means that others won't make the cut when it's time to trim down the roster. Similarly, a few starters could be relegated to backup roles. This begs the question, which Jaguars are at risk of losing their job after the draft? These four come to mind.
4. Tyson Campbell, cornerback
As recently as 2022, Tyson Campbell was on his way to stardom. However, he enters the 2024 season with lots of uncertainty. Campbell, a second-round pick in 2021, got off to a rough start to his NFL career, but that was mostly due to playing out of position. Once he moved the boundaries, he quickly improved and finished his rookie season with a team-high two interceptions.
The former Georgia Bulldog had an even better sophomore campaign, registering three interceptions and 15 passes defensed. On top of that, he gave up less than 10.0 yards per reception. His notable improvement led Pro Football Focus to include him on their list of the top 101 players in the NFL.
Campell was expected to keep ascending in 2023 but a nagging hamstring injury prevented him from doing so. He recorded no interceptions and gave up 11.8 yards per completion. All things considered, that's not dreadful but it's not great either.
Ideally, Campbell would heal in the offseason and reclaim his starting job in 2024. However, he could face an uphill battle. For starters, he may not be a fit in defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's press-heavy scheme. The fourth-year corner is used to playing zone and could have trouble adjusting to Nielsen's system.
Compounding the issue is that the Jaguars may take a cornerback early in the draft, one that is better suited to play man. This isn't to say that Campbell won't be able to successfully make the switch but he'll probably have to fend off a rookie to keep his job.