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Jaguars pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Linebackers
Jaguars pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Linebackers
With training camp drawing closer for the Jacksonville Jaguars, we typically put together a 53-man roster prediction beforehand based on what we learned during offseason programs.
We will still be doing that, but the format will be different. Rather than cramming every position group into one article, we'll devote an entire article to each unit before compiling our predictions at the end.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUp next are the linebackers.
Roster locks: Foye Oluokun, Dennis Gardeck, Ventrell Miller, Branson Combs, Jack Kiser
Oluokun and Gardeck are two of the starters when the Jaguars are in their base 4-3 alignment. Competing for the third role are Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs. Jack Kiser appears to be Oluokun's backup and was a core special teams contributor as a rookie in 2025.
Difficult decisions to make at linebacker
If these players are locks, that's already five roster spots accounted for, which is how many linebackers a lot of teams will keep on their 53-man. For what it's worth, the Jaguars did keep six linebackers on the initial 53-man roster last year, but even if they are willing to do that again, that still leaves Jalen McCleod, Parker Hughes, and Yasir Abdullah competing for one spot.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPredicting the Jaguars' 53-man roster at linebacker before training camp
Foye Oluokun, Dennis Gardeck, Ventrell Miller, Branson Combs, Jack Kiser, Jalen McCleod
My early guess is that the Jaguars will again roster six linebackers, given the depth of this unit, and for now, I'll have McCleod earning that role. He has the ability to double as a pass rusher and is an obvious backup for Dennis Gardeck. He was also a "real riser" during offseason programs.
Between Kiser, Combs, Gardeck, and others, the Jaguars still have core special teams contributors at this position, making it easier to move on from Hughes and Abdullah.
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