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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Sleepers feature. These players might not be deep sleepers, but we will be highlighting players our staff thinks will surprise this year and outperform their average draft position (ADP).
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This is a weekday series that will stretch through August 1. If you like this and want another, come back the next workday. Another will be here.
Please note that our staff has identified the players listed below. The official Footballguys stance for every Jaguar can be found on our projections page.
Sleepers on the Jacksonville Jaguars
- QB Trevor Lawrence - 8 votes
- TE Brenton Strange - 4 votes
- RB Bhayshul Tuten - 2 votes
- CB Jourdan Lewis - 1 vote
- CB Caleb Ransaw - 1 vote
Reasons QB Trevor Lawrence Could Be a Sleeper
- Jason Wood: I've long been a Trevor Lawrence critic, but this year his ADP completely ignores legitimate upside for a breakthrough season thanks to Liam Coen's implementation of a QB-friendly system that reinvigorated Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay.
- Meng Song: Coen helped guide Baker Mayfield to a top-five positional fantasy finish last year, and now Lawrence has similarly good weapons and coaching.
- Ben Cummins: He's working with Liam Coen and has Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter at his disposal. Plus some rushing upside being forgotten about due to time missed in 2024.
- Hutchinson Brown: Lawrence has a sneaky rushing ability, Liam Cohen at head coach, and a new potential weapon in Travis Hunter. He could surely re-enter the QB1 conversation this season.
- Phil Alexander: Top-10 fantasy quarterback in each of his last two healthy seasons. Now he's paired with the best young WR duo in the league and a trustworthy scheme.
- Julia Papworth: Coen resurrected Baker Mayfield, and Lawrence has the talent and tools to be the quarterback we have all wanted him to be.
- Mauricio Gutierrez: Let's not forget he was already a Top 8 Fantasy QB in 2022. He's now in the best situation of his career... ready to roar and shake his mane.
- Colton Dodgson: This is likely the most promising situation of Lawrence's career. A fantasy arrival might not be in the cards if he doesn't turn a corner with Liam Coen.
Reasons TE Brenton Strange Could Be a Sleeper
- Jeff Blaylock: Liam Coen's last TE averaged 6.2 targets per game, ninth among all TEs. Strange is not surrounded by as many receiving weapons.
- David Zacharias: Strange was TE14 when Engram didn't play in 2024. Engram is gone, and new play-caller Liam Coen historically gives his TE1 more than a 75 percent snap share.
- Jeff Haseley: Evan Engram's departure to Denver sets up Strange to become the Jaguars' primary tight end, entering his third year with a chance for increased volume.
- Craig Lakins: Strange flashed real talent when stepping in for Evan Engram last season. Now in a full-time role, he's a steal as a late-round tight end.
Reasons RB Bhayshul Tuten Could Be a Sleeper
- Maurile Tremblay: With 4.32 speed, the rookie could vault to lead-back duties if Etienne/Bigsby falter in Coen's multi-back attack.
- Andy Hicks: Liam Cohen got excellent fantasy production from fourth-round rookie Bucky Irving last year. Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby are incumbents under pressure.
Reason CB Jourdan Lewis Could Be a Sleeper
- Kyle Bellefeuil: Jacksonville gave Lewis a lucrative contract in free agency, and he could be a nice late-round selection in deep true-position IDP leagues if he primarily plays the nickel role.
Reason CB Caleb Ransaw Could Be a Sleeper
- Tripp Brebner: There's an open competition at strong safety, and the team's second draft pick this year profiles as a sound tackler and plus athlete with adequate size.
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