John Shipley· Aug 20, 2026
Shipley expects Faalele not to crack the Jaguars' starting offensive line, instead projecting a second-team unit of Little and Edoga at tackle, Monheim at center, and two of Milum, Faalele and Pregnon at guard once players get healthy. He also projects Pregnon and Cleveland as the starting guards in the near term and doubts Mekari will be back in the lineup by Week 1.
“I actually do not think the Faalele addition means much for the current configuration of the starting offensive line, though it does make me wonder about Mekari.”
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- Depth Chart CallsChuma EdogaJacksonville JaguarsAug 20, 2026
Chuma Edoga to be 2nd on the depth chart
“a second-team offensive line that looks like Little and Edoga at tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmanuel Pregnon to be 1st on the depth chart
“If the Jaguars opted to play a first-team offensive line against the Panthers on Friday, one would imagine they would be the starting guards.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Walker Little to be 2nd on the depth chart
“a second-team offensive line that looks like Little and Edoga at tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ezra Cleveland to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Jaguars opting to bump Cleveland to right guard... one would imagine they would be the starting guards.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonah Monheim to be 2nd on the depth chart
“the Jaguars could have a second-team offensive line that looks like Little and Edoga at tackle, Monheim at center”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Daniel Faalele to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The Jaguars are clearly not looking to add Faalele to the starting lineup... the Jaguars could have a second-team offensive line that looks like Little and Edoga at tackle, Monheim at center, and two of Milum, Faalele, and Pregnon as the guards.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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