Over the coming weeks with the NFL’s free agency period on the horizon, I will be taking a closer look at each of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ pending free agents and predicting whether or not each player will return or sign elsewhere.
Up next is tight end Luke Farrell. If you missed our first preview of quarterback Mac Jones, you can find that here.
Farrell was a fifth-round pick by the Jaguars in the 2021 NFL draft and he’s played a fairly big role within the offense, particularly the last two seasons, playing over 800 snaps during that span.
As a pass-catcher, Farrell has only 36 receptions in his career, including just 12 in 2024. He’s totaled 318 yards at 8.8 yards per catch with no touchdowns.
Instead, where Farrell’s biggest impact comes on offense is as a blocker. According to PFF’s metrics, 72% of Farrell’s snaps have been as a blocker over the last two seasons. And for what it’s worth, by PFF’s metrics, Farrell took a major step forward in that regard this past season.
He’s also been a regular contributor on special teams, specifically on the punt coverage and kick return units.
While the emphasis for Liam Coen is on helping Trevor Lawrence bounce back, a key part of that equation will be the Jaguars being much more consistent in the run game. A factor in that is having a tight end who is capable and can hold their own as a blocker–which Farrell can help provide.
In addition to that, the Jaguars have only three tight ends under contract for the 2025 season, so depth is very much a need as well.
Re-signing Farrell isn’t going to break the salary cap bank by any means and it won’t impact whether or not the Jaguars’ further address the position in free agency or do so in the draft.
Bringing him back sure feels like a low risk move that helps provide some stability at a position that needs more depth and in the run game, which is going to have to play a key role in the Jaguars’ success on offense.
Prediction: Jaguars’ re-sign Luke Farrell.
