​Between now and training camp, we will be going through the Jacksonville Jaguars’ full 90-man roster, previewing each player.Up next is linebacker Parker Hughes, who wears No. 53.Height: 6-1Weight: 228Age: 23NFL experience: RookieCollege: MemphisThe Jaguars selected Hughes in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft. He was the 240th overall pick.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHughes has played 1,910 career defensive snaps over four seasons at Middle Tennessee State. He’s been a sound tackler and graded out well against the run by PFF’s metrics this past season.In coverage, he held opponents to under 10 yards per catch, coming away with two interceptions and three pass breakups. Hughes has been penalized just once in his career and is very experienced on special teams, playing 586 snaps across five seasons.Hughes is a recent draft pick, but he’s in a very crowded room. Foye Oluokun and Dennis Gardeck are two starters in the Jaguars’ base defense. Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs are competing for the third starting role.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlso on the roster are 2025 fourth-round pick Jack Kiser and Jalen McLeod, who can also double as a pass rusher. Yasir Abdullah has special teams experience.Most teams keep five linebackers, although some will keep six. Either way, that creates a number crunch at this position. Hughes’ ability to stand out on special teams will likely be important.This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars roster preview: Can rookie Parker Hughes carve out a role?