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Training camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars kicks off in about a month, so as part of our preview of what's to come, we will be evaluating each positional battle that is expected to unfold.
What took place during offseason programs laid the foundation for each of these competitions and provided us with some insights into where things may stand. That said, what takes place during training camp and the preseason will ultimately determine who wins these roles.
Up next is the offensive line unit.
John Shipley of Jaguars on SI recently highlighted four positional battles to watch heading into training camp, one of which was Patrick Mekari at the right guard spot, with Wyatt Milum potentially pushing for snaps.
Mekari, who the Jaguars signed in free agency in 2025, dealt with injuries, which forced him to miss three games. On the field, his play was up and down. He ranked 63rd out of 83 eligible guards in run-blocking grade. In pass protection, he gave up 34 pressures -- the 12th-most among guards -- and two sacks, ranking tied for 58th in pass-blocking efficiency.
Here is some additional insight from Shipley on this potential battle:
The Jaguars invested a third-round pick in Milum in 2025, but as Shipley notes, Mekari has experience on his side. And until we get a larger sample size from Milum, who dealt with his own injuries as a rookie, I'll give Mekari and his NFL experience the benefit of the doubt.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars training camp battles: Evaluating potential competition at right guard
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What took place during offseason programs laid the foundation for each of these competitions and provided us with some insights into where things may stand. That said, what takes place during training camp and the preseason will ultimately determine who wins these roles.
Up next is the offensive line unit.
What Jaguars training camp competition is taking place along the offensive line?
John Shipley of Jaguars on SI recently highlighted four positional battles to watch heading into training camp, one of which was Patrick Mekari at the right guard spot, with Wyatt Milum potentially pushing for snaps.
Mekari, who the Jaguars signed in free agency in 2025, dealt with injuries, which forced him to miss three games. On the field, his play was up and down. He ranked 63rd out of 83 eligible guards in run-blocking grade. In pass protection, he gave up 34 pressures -- the 12th-most among guards -- and two sacks, ranking tied for 58th in pass-blocking efficiency.
What do we know about this positional battle?
Here is some additional insight from Shipley on this potential battle:
Prediction: Who starts at right guard?
The Jaguars invested a third-round pick in Milum in 2025, but as Shipley notes, Mekari has experience on his side. And until we get a larger sample size from Milum, who dealt with his own injuries as a rookie, I'll give Mekari and his NFL experience the benefit of the doubt.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars training camp battles: Evaluating potential competition at right guard
Continue reading...
