JACKSONVILLE – It’s the first day of the rest of their lives, the next step toward a dream.
The Jaguars this weekend will hold their 2024 Rookie Minicamp at the Miller Electric Center. It’s not about contact or final conclusions, but that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant for the players participating.
For many, it’s mostly orientation – a chance for the Jaguars’ nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft to begin acclimating to professional football. For some young veterans on the roster, it’s an opportunity for more work in front of coaches.
For the players invited on a tryout basis, it’s just that – a chance to get a chance to join the roster, and therefore a chance to make the roster come August in Training Camp.
Here’s a ’24 rookie camp primer with storylines to watch:
- Who will attend. The Jaguars’ nine selections in the ’24 draft, including Round 1 wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., will attend along with 13 players signed as collegiate free agents following the draft. Also: “First-year players” who signed a contract prior to the 2024 season but who do not have “pension credit” may participate. This is why you might see players who were on the practice squad or the roster for a game or two last season attending, but not a player such as right tackle Anton Harrison, who played 17 games as a rookie in 2023 and therefore earned a “pension credit.” Teams also may invite players – rookies and veterans – to this camp on a tryout basis.
- What it’s not. When understanding rookie minicamp, it’s important to know what isn’t. It’s unpadded work – and for most players attending, it will mark their first extended time in an NFL facility. This is a time for players to meet coaches, have introductory meetings and gain familiarity with team facilities, routines and day-to-day schedules. Once the rookies get acclimated, the draft selections and undrafted free agents next will participate in the team’s offseason program – which will…
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