These 6 Jaguars have momentum heading into their second preseason game

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders is behind them, and now it’s time for them to look forward to their preseason opener at home. While the team lost the game 27-11, their young players gave the coaches a lot to evaluate heading forward before the first wave of cuts on Aug. 16.

Some players came out of the Hall of Fame Game with some momentum and took advantage of the opportunity they received with over 20 players sitting out. Some players who didn’t take the field last Thursday also have momentum from how they have performed at practice. Let’s take a look at some players from both categories before the Jags’ upcoming game against Cleveland at TIAA Bank Field:

OLB Travon Walker

Aug 4, 2022; Canton, Ohio, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) in the first quarter in the 2022 Hall of Fame game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The Jags took a gamble in the eyes of many when they took outside linebacker Travon Walker over Michigan pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson and offensive tackles Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu. However, the former Georgia  Bulldog has given the staff and fans plenty of reason to believe they got their selection right.

Of course, there are going to be bumps in the road as Walker is learning a predominately new position, but he’s flashed since the Jags put the pads on in training camp. That translated to his first game against Las Vegas as well, where he was able to garner a sack and pressured quarterback Jarrett Stidham on the first offensive play of the game.

At the rate Walker is performing, he should only get better over time. That should put him in a situation where he can start the regular season off making a significant impact for a defense that didn’t get to the quarterback well last season.

OT Cam Robinson

Jaguars OL (74) Cam Robinson pushes a weighted sled during Tuesday’s minicamp session. The Jacksonville Jaguars held their Tuesday morning session of the team’s mandatory minicamp at the practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field, June 15, 2021. This offseason was a big one for Cam Robinson, as he received a contract extension for three years with $33 million guaranteed. With that out of the way, he’s come to camp playing at a high level and he’s especially been dominant in 1-on-1s….