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The “Touchdown Jaguars!” Podcast returns after its spring hiatus with host James Johnson diving into the most intriguing developments from Jacksonville's recent minicamp sessions. After weeks of practice reports and insider observations, three players have emerged as potential diamonds in the rough who could make significant contributions to the 2025 squad.

First up is cornerback Monteric Brown, who's been very active as a pass defender lately. Multiple beat writers have noted his consistent playmaking, with some suggesting he could push for significant snaps this season. A big part of it could be the change at defensive coordinator as Anthony Campanile, who’s seems to be impacting many defensive backs.

On the offensive side, seventh-round running back LeQuint Allen continues to impress with his receiving skills, and James explains why he’s just scratching the surface. With speculation that Travis Etienne might be entering his final season with the team, Allen could be positioning himself as part of the succession plan at running back.

Meanwhile, former undrafted receiver Joshua Cephus has capitalized on a full year of NFL practice experience to stand out in passing drills, potentially pushing for a roster spot if he can demonstrate special teams value.

Beyond individual player assessments, James explores the cultural shift taking place under Jacksonville's new coaching regime. The emphasis on tailoring schemes to player strengths rather than forcing square pegs into round holes appears to be extracting more talent from both starters and depth players alike—a promising development for a team looking to rebound from last season's disappointment. As training camp approaches, these emerging talents will face their biggest tests yet when the pads come on and preseason games begin.

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James Johnson and Phil Smith bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.