The Jacksonville Jaguars have put together a well-rounded wide receiver corps. Brian Thomas Jr. is surely the first name that comes to mind when you think of the group. Travis Hunter also gets plenty of consideration. Similarly, Dyami Brown has had a strong offseason and is expected to make a big impact in 2025. However, lost in the mix is Parker Washington, who's shown that he can be a capable pass-catcher in the slot. And he just reminded everyone just how much of a game-changer he can be.
On Day 11 of training camp, the fourth-year receiver made a head-turning catch. Rigthly, the Jags posted it on social media, because why would anyone wants to miss it?
Good defense, better offense 😮💨@CPW11_ | @Dream_Finders
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 6, 2025
Alessandra Pontriand of News4Jax reported that, on the same day, Washington made the best catch of Jaguars camp.
John Shipley of Sports Illustrated, for his part, argues that this hasn't been a one-time instance, pointing out that Washington has been consistent throughout training camp.
"One of the true constants of Jaguars training camp to this point has been wide receiver Parker Washington," Shipley wrote. "The third-year receiver is set to play a key role in the offense considering he is the next man up when Travis Hunter is off the field, and the Penn State product is seemingly taking full advantage of it."
Shipley continued, "Washington made plays through camp, but Wednesday looked like his best day. He had a killer grab in the end zone during red-zone team drills, diving to make a catch in the corner of the end zone with Eric Murray in coverage. He also high-pointed a deep throw from Trevor Lawrence over Andrew Wingard and Tyson Campbell that elicited a huge reaction from Lawrence.
A sixth-round pick in 2023, Washington didn't get much playing time early in his rookie campaign but saw an uptick in targets once Christian Kirk suffered a season-ending injury. He followed that up with an even better 2024.
Once again, Washington filled in for Kirk and showed he was ready for a bigger role, hauling in 32 receptions for 390 yards with three touchdowns. On top of that, he showed big-play capability on special teams. With Devin Duvernay and D'Ernest Johnson gone, the third-year pro could be the primary returner in 2025.
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Why Parker Washington will carve a niche on the Jaguras offense in 2025
Parker Washington will probably be the fifth or even sixth receiving option for the Jacksonville Jaguars next season. He'll most likely be behind Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, and Travis Hunter. Couple that with the fact that tight end Brenton Strange and running back Travis Hunter will also play an important part in the passing game, and it's hard to see the Sugar Land, Texas native getting a big target share next season.
Leaving aside how stacked the Jags are at wide receiver, the one thing that may prevent Parker Washington from earning a bigger role on offense is that he mostly lines up in the slot. At 5'10", the former Penn State Nittany Lion doesn't have the size to consistently win matchups in the boundaries. Then again, his frame allows him to thrive inside, where he can create mismatches against linebackers or slot receivers.
Either way, Jacksonville will find ways to get Washington the ball. In fact, having a limited role on offense could also allow him to stay fresh and have a bigger impact on special teams.
The bottom line is that Parker Washington's unique skill set will allow him to make an impact for the Jaguars next season.
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