Who is Jaguars' Most Likely MVP Candidate?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have never had an NFL MVP winner or even a serious candidate. NFL.com explored potential MVP candidates from franchises without an MVP, identifying Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence as their best hope.

Lawrence, entering his fifth season, is the only Jaguars player to ever receive MVP votes, finishing seventh in 2022. That year also marked his sole Pro Bowl selection. However, Lawrence has struggled to replicate that success consistently and is now working under his third head coach (Liam Coen) and third offensive coordinator since being drafted first overall in 2021.

For Lawrence to become a viable MVP candidate in 2025, the Jaguars need significant team success, specifically winning the AFC South at minimum. While considered unlikely given the team's current standing and Lawrence's inconsistency, the article notes it shouldn't be completely dismissed. It draws a parallel to 2022, Lawrence's best season and the Jaguars' only playoff appearance under then-new head coach Doug Pederson, which came just a year after the team had the league's worst record. The suggestion is that Lawrence, the Jaguars, and new coach Coen could potentially replicate that turnaround.