When Trevor Lawrence was drafted first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, he was hailed as the next big thing in the NFL. Fast forward to his fifth season, and it seems that the spotlight has shifted away.
This lack of star power is evident in the Jaguars’ 2025 schedule, which includes a mere one prime time slot. In today’s NFL, limited prime time exposure often reflects fan interest, which is largely driven by top-performing teams and marquee players.
Despite Trevor Lawrence being featured in a pre-schedule release promotional graphic, alongside highly-followed players like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, the Jags haven’t captured the hearts of NFL viewers in the same way. Comparatively, Lawrence’s journey has been steady but unspectacular — not quite the All-Pro figure many envisioned from his breakout season at Clemson.
The addition of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the second draft pick was a bold move, yet it hasn't catapulted the team into the national conversation in a significant manner. Instead, the Jaguars remain on the periphery of major viewer attention.
The recipe for gaining traction seems simple: win games. But for now, the path to becoming household names feels daunting, especially as the team gears up for their lone prime time contest against the reigning powerhouse, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Week Five.
