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USA Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick OL Wyatt Milum
Contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick OL Wyatt Milum Here is a look at the contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round draft pick OL Wyatt Milum. Prior to rookie minicamp, the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to contract terms with third-round draft pick, West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum. Over the Cap now has those contract details. When it comes to rookie deals, the rookie wage scale sets the parameters, based on where the player was drafted, that puts in place a ceiling and a floor for how much each draft pick can earn over their standard four-year contract. For a more detailed look at the rookie wage scale, click here. For Milum, who was the 89th overall pick, his total contract value over the four-year deal is $6.277 million and includes $1.205 million guaranteed as a signing bonus. From a cap perspective, that signing bonus amount will be prorated over the four years of the contract, in the form of a $301,328 cap hit each year. In Year 1, Milum will earn a base salary of $840,000. In Year 2, it increases to $1.075 million, followed by $1.361 million in Year 3, and $1.646 million in Year 4. Wyatt Milum's salary cap hits each year with Jacksonville Jaguars 2025: $1.141 million $1.141 million 2026: $1.426 million $1.426 million 2027: $1.711 million $1.711 million 2028: $1.997 million Milum is a very experienced college player with almost 3,000 career snaps. In this most recent season, he was one of the best run-blocking and pass-blocking left tackles in the game by PFF's metrics. With the Jaguars, Milum will play guard, where right away he will improve the depth and can potentially compete for playing time as well. "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," GM James Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. "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."
Dominion Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Former WVU lineman Wyatt Milum adjusting to pros, finishes up rookie minicamp
MORGANTOWN — Wyatt Milum could be seen wearing No. 64 for the Jacksonville Jaguars instead of his No. 74 for the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday. Milum lined up in a three-point stance to the left of the center, blocked the coach for a second, who was in place of a defensive tackle, and then jumped off and drove through his teammate, who was in as a linebacker at the second level. Milum's gold and blue is now black, teal and gold. Life as a rookie comes at a player fast. Milum was selected in the third round by the Jaguars on April 25, and just weeks later, Milum is on-site, learning and being coached by the Jacksonville staff, taking his first step into the pros. Sunday marked the final day of rookie minicamp for Jacksonville. The three-day camp was crammed with information, new surroundings and new faces. Milum had to unpack and dissect it all. The information didn't overwhelm Milum. He's adjusting well. 'I'm sure it's going to be different once we get into training camp, but right now, you have the walk-through, and you're learning, and then you come out here, there's a little more tempo,' Milum told reporters Saturday. 'It's just the learning process right now. It ain't too bad right now.' Morgantown is just over 750 miles and four states from Jacksonville and far less mountainous. In the short amount of days Milum has been on site, he doesn't think there's much difference between his old and new location. 'The only thing that's different from West Virginia is there are a little bigger buildings and it's a little hotter here,' Milum said. 'Other than that, I'm good. I always took family vacations towards the Tampa area, so I like the state of Florida. I'm glad I came here.' The locations might not be too different, but there are differences on the field. Under Brown, Milum played in a tempo offense. Most offenses in college football run tempo where there is no huddle. In the NFL, it's more strategic with a huddle and more information pre-lineup. There's also more emphasis on cadence, which some college teams don't use. New York Giants rookie quarterback went through all of college at Ole Miss using just a clap before snapping the ball. The cadence is important for linemen. It's the linemen's indicator to get off the ball and attack the defensive player in front of them. Most false start penalties are from linemen jumping the cadence. 'We were more of a tempo team in college,' Milum said. 'We didn't huddle all the time. There were some games that we did. The cadence is a big thing. It's a lot different from what we used in college, and getting used to that. The huddle thing, in high school, I huddled. College is the only place I haven't huddled that much. The huddle is no problem, it's just the cadence.' Milum played in the Big 12 and saw future NFL stars in the making. He played in the same conference as Heisman Trophy winner and now teammate, Travis Hunter. But, Milum hasn't played alongside players he grew up watching until now. 'Just seeing Trevor [Lawrence] out here is awesome,' Milum said. 'I watched him when I was in high school growing up. Just seeing him in the locker room is surreal.' This is Lawrence's fifth year as the starting quarterback for the Jaguars, after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Milum's purpose is to protect Lawrence, who's been hit a lot in those four seasons. Lawrence is also coming off a season-ending concussion, so there hasn't been a more important time than ever to protect him. Milum knows why he was brought in, and why the Jaguars added five-plus linemen through the draft and free agency. 'You don't want no one touching the quarterback,' Milum said. 'I feel like that's the mindset here. That's why I love playing here already. Just the mindset that we have on this offensive line. We don't want anyone touching Trevor.' Milum learned the goals, coaches' names, and the ins and outs of the facilities. The basics. There'll be a lot more information placed on his shoulders at OTAs, which start at the end of May, and then more at mandatory minicamp on June 10. By summer training camp, Milum will be expected to have almost everything down, so he can make an impact when the season starts in early September. That's down the road a little way, and Milum's new head coach, Liam Coen, mentioned him as a player who stood out in camp, so Milum's off to a great start. Right now, Milum's enjoying being a Jaguar. 'Everyone that's come here loves the game of football,' Milum said. 'They have all come in here and worked the past couple of days. They brought energy. I'm just happy to be with all the rookies here. I'm just happy to be a part of them.'
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5 Things to know about Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: OL Wyatt Milum
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
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: OL Wyatt Milum
Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: OL Wyatt Milum In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected West Virginia OL Wyatt Milum. Let's break down the selection. In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum. Let's break down the pick, and if you missed our other recaps, you can find them below. Wyatt Milum's profile Height: 6-064 Weight: 313 Arm length: 32.13" Age: 23 College profile Breaking down the Jacksonville Jaguars' pick You won't find many prospects who have more experience than Milum, who played nearly 3,000 snaps on the offensive side of the football. Just about every one of Milum's career snaps has come at the tackle position, with the most coming on the left side. However, in Jacksonville, he will play guard, but he does give the Jaguars some added flexibility and versatility if needed. Milum, throughout his career, has been a force in pass protection. According to PFF, over the last three seasons, he didn't allow a single sack and only surrendered 15 total pressures over the last two years. In 2024 specifically, Milum ranked sixth among all tackles in pass-blocking efficiency, and he was third in PFF's run-blocking grade. Milum's presence instantly elevates the depth of the Jaguars' offensive line unit, and while the starting offensive line unit for the 2025 season may be penciled in as of now, I don't know that anything is set in stone either. My assumption is that the Jaguars want to create as much competition as possible, and with that, whoever the best five are will be on the field. 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." They said it GM James Gladstone: "What we saw with Wyatt was a move inside at the Senior Bowl," 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." "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 athletic profile Highlights
Dominion Post
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Jacksonville takes WVU lineman Wyatt Milum in third round of NFL Draft
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia homegrown talent, offensive lineman Wyatt Milum, heard his name called in this year's NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Mountaineer lineman Milum with the 89th overall pick in the third round. He was the first WVU player off the board and could be the first of a couple selected or signed in the following days. Milum started 43-of-47 games over four seasons at WVU. After allowing three sacks as a freshman, Milum didn't allow a single sack in his final two seasons. Last year, Milum was named Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. In 2023, he didn't allow a quarterback hit, either on 753 snaps, earning all-Big 12 second team, according to the coaches. Milum led a unit that had the longest streak of games with 140-plus rushing yards out of all Power Four schools. Milum will look to help protect the Jaguars' franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He will also play for a first-year head coach in Liam Coen. Despite his success at tackle, Milum might be suited to be a guard at the professional level because of his shorter 32 1/8-inch arm length. The NFL average for tackles is 34 1/8 inches. Milum could take some time getting a starting role, but with his improvement over his years in Morgantown, he could potentially receive a starting spot in the future. 'I want to prove that I can play anywhere on the offensive line,' Milum said at the Senior Bowl to Draft Network. 'From guard to center and offensive tackle, I want to show the scouts that I can play them all. I also want to show everybody how physical I am and how smart of a player I am. I'm excited to get after it down there.' Milum is the second WVU offensive lineman drafted in the past two years. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected center Zach Frazier in the second round last year.
