4 Instant Takeaways on Jaguars' First Depth Chart: Travis Hunter Leads the Way

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of the first week of the preason, and boy do we have takes.

It is important to note that unofficial depth charts are, well, unofficial. But that does not mean there is nothing we can draw from the Jaguars' first listed depth chart of the 2026 season, and we break down a few thoughts on it below following Day 10 of training camp.

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Travis Hunter

Perhaps the most notable aspects of the depth chart have to do with Travis Hunter. That was always going to be the expectation considering Hunter's two-way status on both offense and defense, and the Jaguars did not disappoint when it came to making things interesting.

Hunter was listed as the Jaguars' starting cornerback alongside Jourdan Lewis and Montaric Brown, while he is listed as a backup wide receiver behind Brian Thomas Jr. This is a big shift from where the Jaguars had him on the depth chart last year, which was a starter in the slot ahead of Parker Washington and as a backup at cornerback.

But as far as depth charts go, this one certainly seems to match what we have seen from Hunter over the course of camp. He has played on both sides of the ball each day during training camp, but has ultimately spent more time on defense than offense. When he does play offense, it looks like a different role than the slot-heavy role he played a year ago.

Anton Harrison!

Well, well, well! The Jaguars have had Anton Harrison at left tackle for the longest stretch of his NFL career over the last two weeks of practice, and they put it to print with the depth chart having Harrison listed as the starting left tackle, and with Walker Little listed as the starting right tackle. This would look different in some way if Cole Van Lanen was healthy and not on the Active/PUP list, but this is a potential Week 1 set-up.

If Van Lanen returns by the Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, then the Jaguars could still have the option having Harrison on the left side since Van Lanen can play right tackle (and any other spot on the line). With each passing day that Harrison spends at left tackle, though, the Jaguars make it seem more and more like it is his new home.

The "Or's"

branson comb — Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker Branson Combs (50) stands up the sled during the Jacksonville Jaguars 10th day of NFL Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, August 9, 2026. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

There are only two spots on the roster defined by "or's", which just so happens to comply with the two tightest position battles in camp to this point. The running back spot is split between Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., while Ventrell Miller shares the linebacker spot with Branson Combs. These were the two biggest battles on the roster entering training camp, and neither spot has yet to disappoint.

At running back, Tuten has spent more time on the field with the first-team offense in camp by default since Rodriguez did not practice in team drills until a few days into training camp since the Jaguars were working him back after his offseason injury. The split between the two has seemed to balance out a bit more in recent practices, but there has not been anyone who has emerged as a clear lead back to this point.

As for linebacker, I have come away from recent practices thinking Miller has gotten a leg-up in the battle with Combs, but not due to anything Combs has done wrong. Both players have flashed a ton over the course of training camp, and it is clear they are the No. 2 and No. 3 linebackers on the roster after Foyesade Oluokun.

The DT Room

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Matt Dickerson (93) practices during the third day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Two thoughts on how the Jaguars' stacked there defensive tackles, in which they had veteran defender Matt Dickerson listed as the top backup behind Arik Armstead and in front of new defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro.

I do not think this necessarily means that Orhorhoro is the third three-technique in the pecking order once the season comes around. He might be in terms of a run-defending role, but I would still be surprised if he doesn't play a big role in the pass-rush package one way or another.

I had Matt Dickerson making the 53-man roster in my latest projection, and so far training camp and this depth chart have seemingly backed that up. Even if Orhorhoro manages to catch up to Dickerson, it feels safe to say he is going to make this team by the time they cut it down to 53 players.

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