Mandatory minicamp gives NFL teams a chance to install their schemes and work on fundamentals before they take a summer break. You could argue that skipping this portion of the offseason isn't a big deal, and there's some truth to that. Established veterans may not need the extra work, but young players or those competing for a job most definitely benefit from every rep they can get. That was the case for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Several Jaguars players made the most of their chances while others either struggled to stand out or simply weren't able to keep up. With this in mind, here are a handful of winners and losers from Jacksonville's mandatory minicamp.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp winner: Travis Etienne, RB
After being the subject of trade chatter for months, Travis Etiene appears to be safe. Liam Coen said as much, and there's no reason to doubt him. And while it looked like the team's brass wasn't sold on the former Clemson Tiger, he made a strong impression at mandatory minicamp.
Etienne could still end up on the trade block at some point in 2025, but he certainly has a compelling case to stay ahead of fellow running backs Tank Bigsby and Bhayshul Tuten on the depth chart.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp winner: Montaric Brown, CB
Tyson Campbell could've easily taken this spot because he's managed to stay healthy, something he's struggled to do the past two years. However, the nod goes to fellow cornerback Montaric Brown, who's had an encouraging offseason.
There's still plenty of time before the regular season, but if Brown's performance carries over into training camp, he might just seize a starting job come Week 1.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp winner: Andrew Wingard, S
Last year, Andrew Wingard was the forgotten man in a safety room that included Darnell Savage, Antonio Johnson, and Andre Cisco. That was mostly due to the fact that he suffered a knee injury in training camp. But he's now 100 percent and taking advantage of the opportunities he got in minicamp.
The competition for the starting job next to Eric Murray will be stiff, but Dewey may just have a chance to beat Johnson, Savage, and even rookie Caleb Ransaw.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp winner: Dyami Brown, WR
The Jaguars raised eyebrows when they signed Dyami Brown because he had been a non-factor throughout most of his NFL career. However, he finished the 2024 season strong, and the team's decision-makers believe he can build off of it. So far, he's proven them right.
Brown has expanded his route repertoire and quickly gotten a hold of Liam Coen's scheme. While Travis Hunter is expected to be the long-term answer opposite Brian Thomas Jr., Brown could be in the starting lineup early in 2025.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp winner: Travis Hunter, WR/CB
Travis Hunter has had no trouble making the adjustment to the NFL. Although he had a rough practice while lining up at receiver, he's shown noticeable progress. Similarly, he's already begun his onboarding process on defense and taken reps at cornerback.
Even if the 2024 Heisman Trophy doesn't play two ways full-time next season, he's done enough to make you think that he'll get plenty of snaps on both sides of the ball.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp loser: Trevor Lawrence, QB
Trevor Lawrence is still recovering from the shoulder injury and subsequent surgery he had last year. For that reason, it may be a bit too early to truly assess him. The fact that he wore a sleeve in minicamp only increased chatter about whether he'll be able to live up to expectations in 2025.
Fair or not, Lawrence won't be able to put all doubts to rest until the football season. For the time being, his recovery and performance in Year 1 of the Liam Coen era are two of the most compelling storylines to keep an eye on.
Jaguars mandatory minicamp loser: Anton Harrison, OT
It's never a good sign when your head coach calls you out publicly, and that's precisely what happened to Anton Harrison when Liam Coen said that he wants to see more from him. It doesn't matter that the head coach praised the 2023 first-round pick; everyone will be fixated on the "needs to improve part." But such is the reality of the NFL.
But leaving aside Coen's comments, Harrison shared first-team reps with Chuma Edoga, a career backup. That's not a good sign. The former Oklahoma Sooner still has time to put it all together, but cannot afford to waste any more time.
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