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Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Team: Vote on Defensive Backs

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for their 31st season as an NFL franchise.

To commemorate their history — and to provide content during the dry part of the offseason — we’d like your help in naming the team’s greatest players at every position.

Here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Cornerbacks.

Aaron Beasley (1996-01)

30 Sep 2001: Aaron Beasley #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gets emotional during the game against the Cleveland Browns at the Alltell Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 23-14.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

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Stats: 279 tackles, 42 pass deflections, 15 interceptions, 7 forced fumbles, 35 Approximate Value

Bio: A third-round pick in 1996, Beasley quickly earned a starting role in Jacksonville’s secondary. His best season came in 1999, when he intercepted 6 passes and returned 2 for touchdowns to help the Jaguars reach the AFC Championship Game. Beasley spent six seasons in Jacksonville and still ranks among the franchise leaders in career interceptions.

Fernando Bryant (1999-03)

12 Sep 1999: Fernando Bryant #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Alltell Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the 49ers 41-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

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Stats: 296 tackles, 48 pass deflections, 5 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, 31 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted 26th overall in 1999, Bryant stepped in as a rookie starter on one of the league’s top defenses. A smooth cover corner, he started 75 games over five seasons in Jacksonville and helped stabilize the secondary during a transition period. While he never made a Pro Bowl, Bryant was a dependable presence throughout his tenure.

Rashean Mathis (2003-12)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 23: Rashean Mathis #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Stats: 520 tackles, 104 pass deflections, 30 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, 68 Approximate Value

Bio: A second-round pick in 2003, Mathis became the most accomplished cornerback in franchise history. He earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 2006 by hauling in a career-high 8 interceptions. Mathis played 10 seasons in Jacksonville, starting 129 games, and still holds team records for interceptions, passes defensed, and defensive touchdowns.

Jalen Ramsey (2016-19)

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts to a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Stats: 210 tackles, 45 pass deflections, 9 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 34 Approximate Value

Bio: Selected fifth overall in 2016, Ramsey was billed as a generational talent at cornerback — and delivered on that promise. He earned two Pro Bowls and a First-Team All-Pro nod in just three and a half seasons in Jacksonville while anchoring the defense during the team’s 2017 AFC Championship run. Though his tenure ended in a high-profile trade request, Ramsey remains one of the most talented players to ever wear a Jaguars uniform.

A.J. Bouye (2017-19)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 17: Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) celebrates a defensive stop during the NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on November 17, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Stats: 175 tackles, 34 pass deflections, 8 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, 22 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed in free agency in 2017, Bouye teamed with Ramsey to form one of the NFL’s most dominant cornerback duos. He earned Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro honors in his first season after intercepting 6 passes and allowing just 1 touchdown all year. Bouye spent three seasons in Jacksonville and was a key piece of the 2017 “Sacksonville” squad.

Tyson Campbell (2021-present)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 22: Cornerback Tyson Campbell #3 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gets set during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, at Allegiant Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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Stats: 262 tackles, 36 pass deflections, 6 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 20 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted in the second round in 2021, Campbell quickly developed into a reliable starter and emerged as one of the AFC’s top young cornerbacks by his second season. He recorded 3 interceptions and 15 passes defensed in 2022, helping lead the Jaguars to the playoffs. While injuries limited his 2023 season, Campbell remains a cornerstone of Jacksonville’s secondary.

Time to vote!

Now, here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Safeties.

Donovin Darius (1998-06)

JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 14: Safety Donovin Darius #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on while facing the Detroit Lions at Alltel Stadium on November 14, 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Lions in overtime 23-17. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Stats: 618 tackles, 46 pass deflections, 14 interceptions, 7 forced fumbles, 52 Approximate Value

Bio: A first-round pick in 1998, Darius was the enforcer of Jacksonville’s secondary for nearly a decade. Known for his physicality and intimidating presence at strong safety, he started 115 games over nine seasons. Darius ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in tackles and forced fumbles and is remembered as one of the hardest hitters in team history.

Deon Grant (2004-06)

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Deon Grant sets for play against the Denver Broncos October 2, 2005 in Jacksonville. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 20 - 7. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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Stats: 191 tackles, 27 pass deflections, 7 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, 22 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed in 2005, Grant brought stability and leadership to the free safety spot. He started every game across three seasons in Jacksonville, recording 10 interceptions and helping the team reach the playoffs in 2005 and 2007. Grant departed in free agency in 2008 but was a key piece of the Jaguars’ mid-2000s defense.

Johnathan Cyprien (2013-16)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 20: Johnathan Cyprien #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during warm ups prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 20, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Johnathan Cyprien

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Stats: 452 tackles, 15 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, 23 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted in the second round in 2013, Cyprien started 60 games at strong safety over four seasons in Jacksonville. A hard-hitting run defender, he led the team in tackles multiple times. Cyprien left in free agency in 2017, remembered as a durable if erratic presence in the secondary.

Tashaun Gipson (2016-18)

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 31: Tashaun Gipson #39 of the Jacksonville Jaguars plays against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

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Stats: 159 tackles, 16 pass deflections, 6 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, 19 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed in free agency in 2016, Gipson brought playmaking ability and range to Jacksonville’s secondary. He started 48 games over three seasons, intercepting 6 passes and earning a Pro Bowl alternate nod in 2017 during the Jaguars’ AFC Championship run. Gipson’s veteran leadership helped solidify one of the league’s most talented defenses.