One Jacksonville Jaguars undrafted rookie to watch this summer

Which of the Jacksonville Jaguars' undrafted rookies could make a push for the 53-man roster during training camp and the preseason?

Pro Football Network (PFN) recently selected one UDFA from each team who could make their respective 53-man rosters this season, and for the Jaguars, Colorado safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig was the pick.

"Silmon-Craig a high-IQ player with a natural feel for the game, and his tape shows a defender who’s always around the football," wrote PFN. "He truly shines in zone coverage and brings a tone-setting presence as a run defender. His competitive fire could help him earn his keep on special teams and as a depth piece early on."

Silmon-Craig joins the Jaguars as an experienced collegiate prospect, playing just shy of 3,000 career defensive snaps over his four seasons at Colorado. He lined up all over the defensive backfield, but spent the bulk of his snaps lining up near the line of scrimmage.

During the 2024 season specifically, Silmon-Craig's tackling improved greatly, and that resulted in him being one of PFF's higher-graded run defenders at the position. In coverage, he allowed a completion rate of 67%, held opponents to 9.7 yards per catch, with one interception and two pass breakups.

Not to be overlooked when discussing any player making a roster push is that they must be able to contribute on special teams, since that is where their playing time is likely to come from. Silmon-Craig would play 399 special teams snaps across five of the six different phases while at Colorado.

Another important part of the equation when it comes to any UDFA having the opportunity to make the final roster is that they need to be at a position group where there is opportunity, and the safety spot for the Jaguars could fall into that category with the final roster spot or two up for grabs amongst a few players.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: One Jacksonville Jaguars' undrafted rookie to watch