Five years at the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ center helped quarterback Trevor Lawrence understand how important trust and natural chemistry are with wide receivers. After throwing passes to a long list of receivers over the years, the 26-year-old recently shared his thoughts on how WRs can become a go-to option for a quarterback.
“I think the fastest way is obviously just reps; it takes a while,” Lawrence said in a recent episode of In Good Company with Mitch Morse. “Throwing routes in the air in practice is one thing that is valuable for sure. There are a lot of timing throws when he gets OTA practices, training camp, watching that stuff together is very valuable. Crossing out guys doing the same every time. With a lot of guys really talented, I had to get used to them because they do things differently.”
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The signal-caller emphasized that building trust takes time and happens gradually. However, the offseason chemistry eventually helps during the regular season. The natural rhythm between a wide receiver and a quarterback is set through early practice sessions.
Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offseason OTA preparations are already underway, starting on May 26 and continuing until June 17. In between OTA sessions, the mandatory minicamp is set to take place between June 9 and June 11.
Lawrence actively participated during the latest OTA sessions, taking reps with the WR unit, which has a significant depth in the 2026 campaign.
Trevor Lawrence is set to work with a strong WR group in 2026
Led by Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars fought their way back to the playoffs after a two-season drought. With 5,735 net total yards, their offense ranked 11th in the league’s last campaign, and the quarterback’s own performance (4,007 passing yards) alongside the talented group of wide receivers set the tone for success.
Parker Washington had a breakout last season with 847 receiving yards, and he is set to be a key weapon for Lawrence next season. Jakobi Meyers, a seven-season veteran receiver who arrived at EverBank Stadium in 2025, could be reliable offensive firepower for the quarterback, who admired the talent of the 29-year-old, calling him “trustworthy.”
“Jakobi is the guy, very trustworthy because he is really smart,” added Lawrence. “You know he is gonna do the right things. The way he sets up routes, he always has a process in his mind.”
Additionally, Brian Thomas Jr, who was a first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, remains a major pillar of the receiving room next season. In his rookie season, he earned a Pro Bowl. In the second season, he had 707 receiving yards from 14 starts.
Following an injury-hit rookie season, the 2025 first-round pick, Travis Hunter, will be looking to make a statement in his second campaign. On the other hand, the franchise added depth to the wide receiver corps by picking two rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft: Josh Cameron (6th round) and CJ Williams (6th round).
As Lawrence is gearing up for the next season with the exciting receiving unit, he also shared his thoughts on the renovation of the Jaguars’ home ground during the same interview.
Trevor Lawrence is excited to see EverBank Stadium after its revamp
Even though EverBank Stadium is currently under renovation, the Jacksonville Jaguars will play the 2026 season there, with the entire upper deck set to be closed due to the construction. As a result, the stadium capacity will also drop. On the same podcast, Lawrence talked about a major upgrade of his team’s home ground.
“Obviously, it is gonna be smaller, less people than normal. I will be interested to see how it looks when the season starts because obviously, a ton of construction right now,” said Lawrence. “I think long term, it’s like you gotta sacrifice something to get this one point, whatever billion-dollar stadium done. Once it’s done, I can’t imagine what that’s going to look like, it is gonna look like a spaceship.”
After the 2026 campaign, the stadium will be completely closed in the 2027 season, as the franchise is scheduled to play that season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The upgraded stadium will be ready for the 2028 season.
Trevor Lawrence Gives His Honest Take on How WRs Can Earn Quarterback’s Trust