PFF spotlights overlooked Jaguars LB Foyesade Oluokun

The conversation surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ linebacker room has largely centered around who will replace Devin Lloyd, who signed with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Competition at the position has begun to unfold, and that has received the majority of the attention, but it’s worth remembering that the Jaguars already have a strong, reliable linebacker on the roster who often goes overlooked.

Bradley Locker ranked the top 32 linebackers in the NFL for Pro Football Focus, and Foyesade Oluokun came in at No. 15. Locker specifically noted that he tends to be overlooked and underappreciated.

“Oluokun still isn’t a household name, but his play warrants legitimate attention. Since 2023, he ranks 10th in overall PFF grade (78.0) among qualified linebackers, taking off ever since he arrived in Jacksonville. Although Oluokun has been strong in coverage — including placing fifth at the position in 2025 — he could stand to augment his run defense, which has never exceeded a 73.6 grade. Perhaps leading a Jaguars defense now without Lloyd could enable him to do just that.”

“Oluokun still isn’t a household name, but his play warrants legitimate attention. Since 2023, he ranks 10th in overall PFF grade (78.0) among qualified linebackers, taking off ever since he arrived in Jacksonville. Although Oluokun has been strong in coverage — including placing fifth at the position in 2025 — he could stand to augment his run defense, which has never exceeded a 73.6 grade. Perhaps leading a Jaguars defense now without Lloyd could enable him to do just that.”

2025 was another strong year for Oluokun, who had over 100 tackles for the sixth consecutive year; in total, he had 143 tackles (68 solo), one interception, 11 passes defensed, one sack, and two forced fumbles. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 1, and had a career-high in pass deflections.

Liam Coen noted this offseason how Oluokun took a big step forward last year as a coverage defender as well.

Locker is correct that Oluokun could still improve more against the run, but even then, he’s still capable and solid. As linebackers coach Tem Lukabu pointed out, he is often taken for granted, despite remaining a consistent linebacker year after year.

Oluokun will be entering his second year under defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, so 2026 could see even more growth and improvement when he is able to perform without also having to learn a new defensive scheme.

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