The Jaguars offensive line was a solid unit last year, but one that saw numerous changes this offseason.
FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson is shown during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension Wednesday, April 27, 2022. –
Jacksonville took Fortner in the third round of the draft and he’s expected to take over for Linder. At Kentucky, he played in 55 career games with 36 consecutive starts. Fortner played right guard and center on the “Big Blue Wall” and was an essential component for the O-Line to be recognized for the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation’s top offensive line.Offensive line coach Phil Rauscher said his core nature is to run the wide zone.
“When we were together in Washington, we incorporated multiple schemes, but the wide zone is one we always came back to,” Rauscher said.In 2021, the Jaguars offensive line allowed 32 sacks, the ninth-fewest in the NFL. The Jaguars also rushed for 1,755 yards and 13 touchdowns. Another position of interest this season will be the right tackle, where Jawaan Taylor has started every game the last three seasons. Walker Little, a second-round selection in the 2021 NFL draft, played three games at left tackle in place of Robinson and played at a high level.