How the Jacksonville Jaguars rookies played in Week 6

The Jacksonville Jaguars expect big things from their 2024 rookie class, and each week we’ll take a look at exactly what the rookie group does on Sundays.

So how did the Jaguars rookies play in a 35-16 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 6? We break it down below.

WR Brian Thomas Jr. (Round 1, No. 23 overall)

Due to several factors, the Jaguars’ rookie wide receiver phenom had his quietest game of the season. Thomas caught just three passes for 27 yards on six targets. Thomas had two different potential sacks in the second half: one on a deep pass by Trevor Lawrence where Thomas got behind the defense, and then a Thomas touchdown in the final quarter of the game.

It was encouraging that the works were there to be done for Thomas, as they have been every other week. But this week, things didn’t come together and Thomas got a little lost in the shuffle with Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis and Evan Engram getting their fair share of targets as well. Expect bigger weeks for Thomas to advance.

DL Maason Smith (2nd round, No. 48 overall)

Maason Smith saw an increase in snaps this week with 30 snaps, accounting for nearly 50% of the Jaguars’ defensive snaps and even surpassing Arik Armstead. He didn’t make a huge impact, but he did record his first career sack in the second half. The Jaguars staff seems to lean on him more each week.

CB Jarrian Jones (Round 3, No. 96 overall)

Jarrian Jones played just eight defensive snaps Sunday, allowing an 11-yard completion on his only coverage target. Jones left the game at one point due to concussion protocol, but eventually returned to the game after being ejected.

OT Javon Foster (4th round, #114 overall)

Javon Foster was a healthy scratch in Week 6.

DL Jordan Jefferson (4th round, No. 116 overall)

Jordan Jefferson made his NFL debut on Sunday, playing 19 snaps and recording a defensive stop in the process according to NextGenStats. 13 of his 19 snaps were as a run defender, which likely indicates his role moving forward.

CB De’Antre Prince (5th round, #153 overall)

For the second week in a row, De’Antre Prince did not play a defensive game despite being

RB Keilan Robinson (5th round, #167 overall)

Keilan Robinson is on injured reserve.

K Cam Little (Round 6, No. 212 overall)

Cam Little made his lone field goal attempt this week, knocking down a 30-yard field goal on the Jaguars’ first drive.

EDGE Myles Cole (Round 7, No. 236)

Myles Cole was a healthy scratch in Week 6.

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