The Jacksonville Jaguars initially agreed to terms with 15 undrafted free agents after the 2022 NFL Draft. Only one or two of them are likely to make the Jaguars’ final 53-man roster.
The 33rd Team previewed each team’s undrafted free agency haul recently to determine one player who has the best chance of sticking to their team’s final roster. For the Jags, it was Notre Dame receiver Kevin Austin, who has been a popular name among the fanbase.
The Jaguars made many key improvements all over their roster thanks to FA and the NFL draft, as their team looks very different from the roster they trotted out last season. Looking to add even more youth and depth, Jacksonville signed Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin Jr. Austin struggled with injuries throughout college but had a very productive final season before declaring for the draft. He tested as well as any other WR at the combine, showcasing his impressive H/W/S combination, and should be able to earn a roster spot in the WR room.
Austin is the safe and best choice to make the team. Jaguars general manager and head coach Doug Pederson did add a few receivers through free agency but did nothing to improve the room during the draft.
In his final season with the Fighting Irish, Austin recorded 48 catches for 488 yards for an average of 18.5 yards per reception to go along with seven touchdowns. Austin struggled mightily with injuries during his first two seasons but flashed his potential in 2021.