When discussing players ready to make an impact for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, Parker Washington is often lost in the shuffle. This is understandable when you take into account that fellow receivers Brian Thomas Jr., rookie Travis Hunter, and free-agent acquisition Dyami Brown are ahead of him on the depth chart.
Having said that, Parker has proven to be a capable option in the passing game and is wasting no time making a strong impression in training camp. Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax posted a clip of the former Penn State Nittany Lion working on his release, noting that the third-year wideout is off to a promising start to camp.
Parker Washington has gotten off to a good start to camp. pic.twitter.com/sMc505FscJ
— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) July 25, 2025
On the other hand, Mia O'Brien of ESPN pointed out in her notes that Washington was the MVP on Day 3 of Jaguars camp, arguing he had the catch of the day and continues to build momentum. Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union appears to echo the sentiment.
A sixth-round pick in 2023, Parker was a non-factor early in his rookie campaign but saw an uptick in playing time when fellow slot receiver Christian Kirk suffered a core injury in Week 13 that sidelined him for the rest of the season. He finished the season with 16 catches for 132 yards with two touchdowns.
The Sugar Land, Texas native followed that up with an even better sophomore season, reeling in 32 catches for 390 yards with three touchdowns in relief of Kirk. On top of that, he showed the ability to make an impact in the return game.
Why Parker Washington is poised to make an impact for the Jaguars in 2025
While Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown will probably be ahead of him on the depth chart, Parker Washington should earn a prominent role in the passing game and special teams. With Christian Kirk getting kicked to the curb in the offseason, Washington can step in his place. Similarly, he should be in the front seat to be the primary returner for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.
So far, head coach Liam Coen has been pleased with Washington, poiting out that he's made the most of his opportunities.
"Parker had a really good start. I've been pleased with Parker, man," Liam Coen responded when asked what kind of start Washington has had to training camp (10:01 mark). "I think, he's — if you're talking about guys that've gone up and made plays when the ball has been in the air, he's done it — he's got the right mindset. He approaches work the right way every day. He's strong. He can kind of work the second level releases on people, and they try to get hands on him. I've been very pleased with Parker the last few days."
That most definitely sounds like an endorsement. Short of throwing passes to himself or playing defense, there's not much Washington can do to keep boosting his stock ahead of the regular season.
And while it's hard to see Washington leading the Jaguars in receptions or catches next season, he's in a position to be a key contributor for the Jaguars.