Ranking every NFL team’s offensive supporting cast post-draft
30. Jacksonville Jaguars
RB: Leonard Fournette, Chris Thompson, Ryquell Armstead, Devine Ozigbo (21/25)
Although the two sides seem destined for a departure, Leonard Fournette is still on the roster and one of the best backs in the league. The former 1st round pick may not have scored much last season, but he ran for over 1,100 yards and saw 100 targets; he was this offense. If he leaves, this unit will rank below Washington’s group, as Armstead and Ozigbo are unproven and underwhelming.
WR: DJ Chark, Dede Westbrook, Laviska Shenault, Chris Conley (19/25)
DJ Chark was the surprise that no one outside of Jacksonville expected, as he caught 73 passes for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns last season; if he can string together another season like that, he should be cemented as a clear No. 1 wideout. Westbrook and Conley were slightly above-average last season, with both excelling in their respective roles. If Shenault performs well as a rookie, this grade could certainly go up by next season.
TE: Tyler Eifert, Josh Oliver (12/25)
Here’s the group that will really tank the Jaguars. Tyler Eifert has proven countless times during his time with Cincinnati that he can’t be a reliable No. 1 tight end, as his nagging injury issues always seem to rear their ugly head. I liked Oliver’s potential coming into last season, but he also had trouble staying healthy. Maybe this ranking is a bit harsh, but it’s more than likely Jacksonville will need to sign a street free agent at some point during the season when one of these guys goes down.
Offensive Line: Cam Robinson, Andrew Norwell, Brandon Linder, A.J. Cann, Jawaan Taylor (19/25)
The Jacksonville offensive line has some solid talent, but it leaves much to be desired. The team’s only significant addition was drafting Ben Bartch in the fourth round of the NFL draft, but it’s doubtful he will make any significant contributions in his rookie season. The Jaguars offensive line was average in most categories last season, so that’s where they’ll stand in the rankings.
Total Score: 71/100
Summary: This Jacksonville offense has the potential to employ a great supporting cast, but outside of Fournette and Chark, the rest of the offensive weapons are average at best. If Fournette is traded, this unit can get a lot worse very quickly, so they stay near the bottom of the rankings until Shenault can deliver on his second-round grade.