With the offseason program in the rearview mirror, the Jaguars are currently counting down the days until their annual training camp. While the team won't report back to TIAA Bank Field for roughly a month, the group has to feel good about the work it put in during the third and final phase of the offseason program.
Below are five defensive players who stood out during the Phase 3 workouts:
Yannick Ngakoue
The Jaguars are in a good place when it comes to defensive line depth, and despite Calais Campbell's monster first season in Jacksonville, Ngakoue may be the crown jewel of the group. The third-year defensive end was relentless during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, dominating his teammates on the offensive line with his speed and pass rushing moves. He produced several would-be sacks throughout the 13 workouts, as he was regularly in Blake Bortles' face before the quarterback could launch a throw.
Donald Payne
The former small-school safety made a splash early on during OTAs as he filled in at middle linebacker with starter Myles Jack sidelined. Payne produced two interceptions on a pair of Bortles' passes during the OTA workouts and broke up a handful of other attempts from the Jaguars' entire quarterback trio. Payne has been progressing as a linebacker and he may have a shot at the third starting job opposite Jack and Telvin Smith.
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Tyler Patmon
The journeyman cornerback was a pass breakup machine during the offseason program. The veteran defensive back filled in for starters A.J. Bouye and Jalen Ramsey while the pair was away from OTAs and shined with the added reps. Patmon's goal of making the Jaguars' roster seemed like a potential uphill climb entering the offseason program but he has now solidified himself as a top-four cornerback on the depth chart.
C.J. Reavis
The young defensive back was the standout of the undrafted bunch during the offseason program. Taking part in third-team drills, Reavis may have earned a promotion entering training camp with two interceptions during the early days of OTAs. At worst, Reavis has made sixth-round rookie quarterback Tanner Lee very aware of his presence.
Cody Davis
The free-agent signee was billed as a stellar special teams player when he was introduced to the Jacksonville media in March. During the early days of OTAs, Davis proved he could be a ball hawk in the secondary as well. While filling in for Tashaun Gipson at free safety, Davis held his own against the first-team offense, displaying impressive athleticism and solid coverage ability. He may now be the favorite for the third safety role.
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