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How did the class of 2024 do in week 7?

How did the class of 2024 do in week 7?

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 32-16 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday? We break it down below.

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

It was another big week for Jaguars rookie star Brian Thomas Jr., who continues to differentiate himself and find his name in rare company after his electric start. Thomas caught five passes for 89 yards and a touchdown, his fourth of the season, while finding success against the Patriots’ best player in cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Thomas beat the elite cornerback for a 58-yard gain in the first half and then beat him again with a two-point conversion to give the Jaguars a 22-10 lead.

“Brian Thomas, I think every week he keeps getting better,” Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said after the win.

“That’s something we have to continue and continue to find ways to open him up. I thought Press (Offensive Taylor) did a good job this week of doing that and getting him some balls down the field.

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

Maason Smith was a healthy scratch in Week 7.

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

The Jaguars defensive structure looked a little different this week with Darnell Savage moving from cornerback to safety. That meant Jarrian Jones and Antonio Johnson would split time in the slot, with Jones recording three solo tackles and an impressive pass breakup in the second half.

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

Javon Foster was a healthy scratch in Week 7.

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

Jordan Jefferson was active for the second straight week after being a healthy scratch through the first five games. He played primarily in a rotation role and did not record a tackle, and was flagged for an offside penalty.

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

De’Antre Prince continued to play a special teams role, which has been his calling for most of the 2024 season, or at least since Week 2. With Tyson Campbell back in the lineup, it’s unlikely Prince saw many drawbacks in defense.

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

Keilan Robinson is on injured reserve.

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

The Jaguars didn’t have to use Little’s leg much Sunday, but he made all three extra point attempts and made a 21-yard field goal on his lone field goal attempt.

EDGE Myles Cole (Round 7, No. 236)

Myles Cole was a healthy scratch in Week 7.

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