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Breakout candidates: 4 second-year Jaguars set to make a jump in 2022

While the 2021 season was a disaster for the Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the positives to come from it was that members of their rookie class ended it on a positive note. The hope is that those same players can take another step in 2022 under new coach Doug Pederson, as the team looks to at least double their win total.

Several players from the Jags’ rookie class got a ton of experience last season, and that should set them up for success in 2022. The class also will be getting a member back in running back Travis Etienne, who didn’t participate in the regular season due to having a season-ending foot injury in the preseason.

As we await what should be an exciting series of training camp practices, here are four players from the Jags’ 2021 rookie class who should make a second-year jump and propel the team to a better season:

(Note: We didn’t include Etienne for the reason mentioned above, or Walker Little because it’s unclear if he will start)

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