Jacksonville Jaguars Mid-Season Superlatives: MVP, Rookie of the Year, and More

Sitting at a 6-2 record at their halfway point, the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to kick off the second half of their season in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has established himself as the team’s most impactful player, delivering consistent performances through the first nine weeks. Lawrence has improved across every metric, playing football that rivals his strong runs from 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Running back Bhayshul Tuten has stepped into a primary role following the departure of Travis Etienne. Tuten leads the Jaguars in touchdowns and scrimmage yards, earning the offensive player of the half-season nod as a productive Day 3 pick from the 2025 draft class.

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On the defensive side, Travis Hunter has developed into a shutdown cornerback, recording two red-zone interceptions. The defense also adjusted following the loss of Davon Hamilton for the season.

Guard Emmanuel Pregnon earned Rookie of the Year recognition after starting every game for the Jacksonville offense, outperforming fellow rookies like Nate Boerkircher and Josh Cameron. Linebackers coach Tem Lukabu received the nod for overseeing a unit featuring Foyesade Oluokun and Ventrell Miller.

“I think Tem’s done a phenomenal job. I’ve known Tem for a long time. I’ve always respected the job that he’s done on the defensive side of the football,” Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said on Friday.

The Jaguars return to action to face the Tennessee Titans as they begin the back half of their 2026 schedule.