You may have read something along the lines of "Success isn't owned, it's borrowed, and you earn it every day." As cliché as that adage is, it perfectly encapsulates the life of an NFL player. You need to perform or else run the risk of getting benched. Or even worse, get cut. And because of the high level of competition in the league, you'll find several players struggling at some point but bouncing back the following week, and vice versa. Such was the case of Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little.
A sixth-round pick in 2024, Little gave the Jags much-needed stability at the kicker position from the get-go, completing 93.1 percent of his attempts and going 5-of-6 in kicks from 50 yards out. Then, the former Arkansas Razorback nailed a 70-yarder in the preseason, raising already expectations even more for his sophomore campaign.
And while Little got off to a strong start, he began to fail field goals. And then, the misses continued. Along the way, questions about his job security grew louder, but head coach Liam Coen stood by his side, pointing out that he was confident the second-year kicker would bounce back. Then trust paid off.
Little went on to nail three attempts against the Raiders, including a 68-yarder that set a new NFL record. He was equally clutch in the Texans, going 3-for-3 in his field goals. It's fair to say that the Moore, Oklahoma native has put his struggles behind him, and his stock is at an all-time high.
With this in mind, here are other Jaguars players who've seen their stock go up in spite of the loss to the Texans.
Parker Washington, Jaguars receiver
Parker Washington has always been a dependable receiver. He was, in particular, productive when he filled in for Christian Kirk each of the past two seasons and did enough to prove he was deserving of more playing time. Then, the offseason came, and the former Penn State Nittany Lion made a strong bid for a featured role.
Early in 2025, Washington didn't get many targets behind Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, and Travis Hunter. However, injuries have pressed him into a bigger role, and he's delivered, reeling in a combined 11 receptions for 123 yards with a touchdown and returning a touchdown the past two games.
GO OFF PARKER WASHINGTON. 72-YARD PUNT RETURN TD.
JAXvsHOU on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/RbNFIsttEc
— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025
Even when the Jags get healthy at receiver, Washington needs more targets.
Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars receiver
Parker Washington wasn't the only receiver who showed out against the Texans. Although he was just traded a few days earlier, Jakobi Meyers did his best to be prepared for his first game wearing the Black & Teal. He was most definitely ready, hauling in three catches and 41 yards. He would also have had a touchdown if a penalty hadn't wiped it out.
Add the fact that Meyers is a willing blocker, and the Jags hit it out of the ballpark when they traded for him. Like Washington, expect the seventh-year receiver to have a big role moving forward.
Jarrian Jones, Jaguars cornerback
Jarrian Jones showed promise in the slot last year. He moved to boundaries in 2025 but showed in two games that he wasn't a good fit there. The former Florida State Seminole was phased out in favor of Montaric Brown and had minimal playing time after Week 3. In fact, he was the subject of trade chatter. That is, until injuries pressed him back into the field.
This time, Jones filled in for Jourdan Lewis at nickel, where he's at his best. He quickly proved it by picking off Texans quarterback Davis Mills. The sophomore cornerback finished the game with a team-best 86.8 Pro Football Focus grade.
What a read by @JarrianJones for his first INT of the season 👀 #JAXvsHOU on CBS pic.twitter.com/8mVOr5mDTD
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 9, 2025
Jones already proved that he's not a good fit in the perimeter but showed that he deserves more snaps in the slot.