5 Things to know about Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: OL Wyatt Milum

USA Today

08-05-2025

5 Things to know about Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: OL Wyatt Milum Here are five things to know about Wyatt Milum, the Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick.
In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum.
The addition of Milum to the mix adds even more competition up front for the Jaguars, which has been a major emphasis this offseason.
Let's take a closer look at this selection with five things to know about Milum.
Experienced and versatile
You won't find many prospects in general who have more experience than Milum. The four-year starter at West Virginia compiled nearly 3,000 career snaps on offense during that span. And while the Jaguars will play Milum at guard, he does provide some positional flexibility if needed, having spent the last three seasons at left tackle and the 2021 season at right tackle.
"What we saw with Wyatt was a move inside at the Senior Bowl," GM James Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. "The chance to showcase his versatility and not just play on the outside, and another element to Wyatt, I mean, blocking people is there are similarities regardless of if you're inside or outside, but obviously there are different nuances to it."
A dominant 2024 season
Whether it was in pass pro or in the running game, Milum was a force at left tackle last season. According to PFF's metrics, Milum didn't surrender a sack, and he hasn't given one up since 2021, and he also allowed only six pressures over 356 pass-blocking snaps.
Among all offensive tackles, Milum ranked tied for sixth in pass-blocking efficiency and had the highest pass-blocking grade at his position group. In the run game, he had the third-highest grade from PFF.
What James Gladstone had to say about Milum
"He's matched up with a lot of really high-caliber rushers over the course of his career, whether you go back to [New York Jets DE] Will McDonald or even at Kansas State with the rusher that went to Kansas City and then, yeah, and then Abdul [Penn State DE Abdul Carter] this past year.
"I mean, those were high-capacity rushers, and he showcased a really calm demeanor and poise in pass protection, but also a rough and rugged finish. I mean, that was a cool combination that really jumped out to us and look forward to him being able to provide us with some version of versatility but also start with the idea that the interiors will, where he'll spend most of his time off the jump.'
Wyatt Milum's scouting report
Lance Zierlein: "Tough, strong and assignment-oriented, Milum possesses the frame and mentality of an NFL player. It's hard to get excited about his prospects as a tackle due to his shorter arms, but there is no reason to believe Milum can't bump inside to guard and offer tackle depth in a pinch. He plays with heavy hands in pass protection and has ideal instincts to sniff out twists and stop them in their tracks. He's hard to bull-rush or push around in the running game but he will slip and slide off sustain blocks at times due to a narrowing base. His physical profile, play strength and football intelligence could have him ready as an early starter for gap-scheme teams."
Wyatt Milum's athletic profile