With rookies reporting for camp Tuesday, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed their full 2021 draft class by getting second-round picks Tyson Campbell (who we’ve already discussed) and Walker Little under contract. They also made the signing of Travis Etienne official after he had agreed to terms Monday.
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Little, 22, was the Jags’ second Round 2 selection in April’s draft and was the 45th pick of Day 2 of the process. The left tackle attended Stanford from 2017−20 and played in 22 career games. In 2018, he also was able to become a first-team, All-Pac 12 honoree.
Little will be a key player to watch in camp and the preseason as he’s only played in a game since 2019. The reason for that is because he tore his ACL in 2019 and opted out in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite his lack of time on the field, though, Jags offensive line coach George Warhop praised Little for being prepared in organized team activities and minicamp.
At 6-foot-7, 309 pounds, Little appears to be the Jags’ left tackle of the future. It was speculated the Jags would select an offensive tackle in the draft, though they signed Cam Robinson to a one-year deal through the franchise tag. With the tag being just under $14 million, it appears Robinson will start, which will give Little a year to learn the ropes (unless he changes positions) and fill in if an injury occurs.
Per Over the Cap, the total value on Little’s contract will be around an estimated total of $7,621,716. His signing bonus is estimated to be around the amount of $2,903,064.
As for Etienne, he was taken in the first-round with the No. 25 overall selection out of Clemson. He’ll be joining his former teammate Trevor Lawrence in the process of his rookie campaign and is expected to contribute as a “slash” player according to coach Urban Meyer. The details on his signing can be read here.