Once the NFL Draft ended, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to sign former Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar as an undrafted free agent. Although he didn’t hear his name called, it gave him and his agent the freedom to choose his next opportunity. Ultimately, I think Jacksonville is a great landing spot for Aguilar, as it give shim a really good shot to make the 53-man roster.
In college, Aghuolar proved he was a very good quarterback at the power conference level. He led the SEDC in regular-season passing yards in 2025 and had 24 passing touchdowns. While he wasn't a perfect quarterback, he proved on the big stage that he's a gamer and has the tools to blossom into an NFL quarterback.
Making the case for Joey Aguilar
First of all, the Jacksonville Jaguars already have their franchise QB in former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence, who just finished a great season with 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The starting job is locked in, but the backup spot is open, and Joey Aguilar has a chance to compete for it.
The Jacksonville Jaguars also have Carter Bradley and Nick Mullens in the QB room. Bradley went undrafted in 2024 after a solid run at South Alabama, but he’s already bounced around a few NFL teams. In limited preseason action last year, he had one touchdown, two turnovers, and struggled to top 100 passing yards. That opens the door for Joey Aguilar to compete.
Where things get tougher for Joey Aguilar is with Nick Mullens. It’s hard to ignore that Mullens has been in the league for nearly a decade and continues to earn contracts, as teams clearly value him as a backup. He has put together a solid career, throwing for 6,448 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions on a 66% completion rate. While he’s not a star, his veteran presence and experience in multiple systems make him a trusted option.
It won't be easy, but Aguilar has the swagger and confidence to go head-to-head with anyone. He still has to refine his own game, but Aguilar has the potential to stick around the league for a long time. I cannot wait to see him blossom this offseason and prove the doubters wrong. Go get 'em, Joey.
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