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Anton Harrison has operated as a full-time starter at the right tackle spot for the Jaguars during each of his two seasons in the NFL. 2025 could bring about a change in workload for him, however.
Selected 27th overall in his draft year, Harrison understandably took on starting responsibilities right away with the Jags. Added as the team’s Jawaan Taylor replacement, he played all 17 games as a rookie and only missed one contest in 2024. Harrison’s level of play improved from one year to the next, but at this point he may not be assured of a first-team gig for the coming campaign.
The 23-year-old split starting reps with free agent addition Chuma Edoga this spring, ESPN’s Rob Demosky notes. Harrison will still have plenty of opportunities to ensure his spot in the starting lineup during training camp, of course. Still, the fact he will have competition during the summer is notable as the Jags’ new regime – one which did not draft Harrison – prepares for its first season in Duval County.
“When Anton wants to go, he can go,” head coach Liam Coen said of Harrison. “[It’s] just consistently doing it on a day-in, day-out basis.”
As a rookie, Harrison graded out as PFF’s 67th-best tackle. The Oklahoma product took a step forward with his pass protection in particular and notched an overall grade of 64.2, good for 50th at the position. Continued improvement would be critical in this case, since the Jaguars have to decide on Harrison’s 2027 fifth-year option next spring. That call will be influenced in large part by his level of play on the field in 2025. Losing out on the starting gig would deal Harrison a notable blow on that front, so his showings this summer will be worth monitoring.
