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Fred Taylor named No. 2 on Jags All-25

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 Former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor has been named No. 2 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local Jacksonville media. 

“I want to give a big shout out to all the Jacksonville Jaguars fans around the world.  I salute you,” said Taylor.  “I also want to thank you for naming me to the All-25 team.  It’s a privilege and an honor to be alongside 24 other men who laid it all on the line each and every Sunday, so as always, DUUUVAL!  Go Jacksonville!  Go Jaguars!”

Taylor, 6-1, 228, was drafted ninth overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Jaguars following a standout career at the University Florida.  He made an immediate impact in Jacksonville his rookie season.  He broke the rookie scoring record with 102 points in 1998, and his 17 TDs (14 rushing and three receiving) as a rookie still sit atop the Jaguars single-season TD list. Taylor ranks fourth in franchise history in scoring with 424 points (70 TDs, two 2-point conversions) and he is one of just two Jaguars rookies (Leonard Fournette) to rush for 1,000 yards (1,223). Taylor, the Jaguars career-rushing leader with 11,271 yards, leads second-ranked Maurice Jones-Drew (8,071 career rushing yards) by 3,200 yards.

Taylor, who started 136 of 140 games, is one of five players along with Brad Meester, Marcedes Lewis, Jimmy Smith and Josh Scobee to play for 11 or more seasons with the Jaguars. While Taylor ranks among the best in nearly every Jaguars rushing statistic, he also sits at fifth in career receptions (286) and sixth in receiving yards (2,361). After two seasons with New England, Taylor returned to Jacksonville to retire in a ceremony at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 2, 2011. Taylor became the fourth inductee into the Pride of the Jaguars on Sept. 30, 2012.

“When you put on his best moments, Fred does things no other back from his era could do,” said John Oehser, Jaguars.com senior writer and a Jaguars All-25 voter. “If you take his body of work over the years he played here, to me he’s absolutely a Hall of Famer.”

Originally from Pahokee, Fla., Taylor played for Head Coach Steve Spurrier at the University of Florida and was on the 1996 national championship team.  He finished his college career with 3,075 rushing yards and 31 TDs, which both rank fifth in school history.

Jimmy Smith named No. 3 on Jags All-25

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Former WR Jimmy Smith has been named No. 3 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today.

Smith became the most recent member of the Pride of the Jaguars when he was inducted on Dec. 11, 2016. He signed with the Jaguars on Feb. 18, 1995 after an offseason tryout and played 11 years with the franchise. Smith is the Jaguars’ all-time leader in all major receiving categories, including receptions (862), receiving yards (12,287), receiving TDs (67) and yards per reception (14.3, minimum 100 receptions). Smith’s 12,287 career receiving yards rank 23rd in NFL history.

The former Jackson State standout earned five Pro Bowl nods, tied with LT Tony Boselli for the most in Jaguars history. He was named Associated Press All-Pro twice, including in 1999 when he posted a Jaguars single-season record 1,636 receiving yards. In 2000, his best career game came against the eventual Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, when he made 15 receptions for 291 yards (seventh in NFL history) and three TDs. From 1995-2005, Smith’s 862 receptions and 12,287 receiving yards ranked second in the NFL in that span, trailing only Hall of Fame WR Marvin Harrison (927 receptions for 12,331 receiving yards). Smith played with WR Keenan McCardell (No. 7 on the Jaguars All-25) from 1996-2001 and together formed one of the best WR duos in the NFL.

“There was a three-year span when Jimmy Smith was good as anyone who ever played the game, and that’s including Jerry Rice,” said Pete Prisco, former Florida Times-Union writer and All-25 voter.

Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

Marcus Stroud named No. 9 on Jags All-25

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Former three-time Pro Bowl DT Marcus Stroud has been named No. 9 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today.

Stroud was originally selected by the Jaguars in the first round (13th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He proceeded to play in all 16 games for the first five seasons of his career in Jacksonville, which included three consecutive Pro Bowl appearances from 2003-05. During his seven seasons (2001-07) in Duval County, he played in 100 games (84 starts) and amassed 274 tackles, 22.0 sacks, 23 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He tallied a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2002 before setting a career high with 13 tackles for loss in 2003. Prior to the 2008 season, the former Georgia Bulldog was traded to Buffalo, where he played three seasons and tallied 150 tackles.

In 2012, Stroud signed a one-day contract with Jacksonville and announced his retirement.

“Stroud was a tremendously talented big man. He was a 6-foot-7 ballerina. That was Marcus – really light on his feet,” said Brian Sexton, Jaguars senior correspondent and an All-25 voting member. “Incredibly quick for a big 300-pound guy and he loved the game. That passion showed through every time he put the helmet on.”

The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

 

John Henderson named No. 10 on Jags All-25

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Former DT John Henderson has been named No. 10 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local Jacksonville media.

“Thank you for making me an All-25 member of the Jaguars,” said Henderson. “I had an awesome time in Duval playing with my boys and playing for you guys, the fans, and I just want to thank you!”

Henderson, 6-7, 335, was originally selected by Jacksonville with the ninth overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. He went on to play eight seasons for the Jaguars, amassing 426 tackles, 29.0 sacks and eight forced fumbles in 124 career games for Jacksonville. He earned two Pro Bowl selections during his tenure with the Jaguars, first in 2004 after posting a career-high 75 tackles in 16 starts, and again in 2006 after making 51 tackles in 16 starts. Henderson’s 29.0 career sacks rank fourth in Jaguars history, while his 124 career appearances are second by a defensive lineman in team history, trailing only Rob Meier’s 138 career games played for Jacksonville.

“Just massive size with little bit of a mean streak,” said Mark Long, writer for the Associated Press and a Jaguars All-25 voter. “He had 29.0 sacks, a bunch of tackles, a bunch of tackles for a loss. I think he is fourth in franchise history in sacks. From the defensive tackle position, that’s unheard of. It’s Aaron Donald-esque, long before Aaron Donald.”

Henderson, who received national notoriety for his pregame prep routine which involved an athletic trainer slapping him in the face, went on to play two seasons for Oakland in 2010-11. The Nashville, Tenn. native played collegiately at the University of Tennessee from 1998-2001 and was a consensus All-America selection and earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2000 and 2001. While at Tennessee, he competed in the 1999 Fiesta Bowl, 2000 Cotton Bowl Classic and 2001 Citrus Bowl. Henderson finished his collegiate career with 165 tackles and 20.5 sacks, ranking fifth in school history. Henderson and his wife, Aleviar, have two sons and two daughters. In 2019, he’ll continue co-hosting a show about the Jaguars, titled ‘The Teal 360.’

The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

JAGUARS ALL-25:

10. DT John Henderson (2002-09)

11. LB Paul Posluszny (2011-17)

12. LB Daryl Smith (2004-12)

13. C/G Brad Meester (2000-13)

14. RT Leon Searcy (1996-99)

15. LB Kevin Hardy (1996-2001)

16. SS Donovin Darius (1998-2006)

17.TE Kyle Brady (1999-2006)

18. G Vince Manuwai (2003-10)

19. LB Mike Peterson (2003-08)

20. CB Aaron Beasley (1996-2001)

21. K Josh Scobee (2004-14)

22. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001)

23. QB David Garrard (2002-10)

24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)

25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

Leon Searcy named No. 14 on Jags All-25

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Former OT Leon Searcy has been named No. 14 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local Jacksonville media.

“I’d like to thank the Jacksonville Jaguars for including me in the All-25 as we celebrate 25 seasons of Jacksonville Jaguars football,” said Searcy. “I’m very humbled and I’m very appreciate of being on the list. I was here in Jacksonville for four years and they were outstanding years, the glory years, and I’m just glad to be a part of the Jacksonville Jaguars organization. I love the fans, I love the community and I’m glad to be back home, and DUUUVAL!”

Searcy, 6-4, 313, was originally selected with the 11th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played four seasons with the Steelers, appearing in 64 games, and started the final 48 games of his career in Pittsburgh at right tackle. Following the 1995 season, Searcy came to Jacksonville as one of the team’s best and biggest free agent signings in the franchise’s history and went on to start all 63 games at right tackle – opposite Tony Boselli — during his four-year tenure with the Jaguars. During the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Searcy was not flagged for a holding or false start penalty. In 1999, the Jaguars went 14-2 and Searcy was selected to his first career Pro Bowl, while also being honored as an Associated Press second-team All-Pro selection.

“His punch was so strong that the defensive guys didn’t want to practice against him,” said Frank Frangie, the Jaguars’ radio play-by-play announcer, a host on 1010XL and a member of the All-25 voting panel. “The perfect right tackle because he was tough and mean and physical… and remember, Mark Brunell was a left-handed quarterback, so you’re a right tackle and you have to do right tackle things, which is run-block and be physical, but you also have the quarterback’s back-side.”

Searcy signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001 and with the Miami Dolphins in 2002, before officially retiring from the NFL prior to the 2003 season. He went on to coach the offensive line at Florida International University from 2004-06, and now serves as a radio host and the Jaguars’ preseason television analyst.

He attended the University of Miami and was a three-time national champion (1987, 1989, 1991), and was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. A native of Washington, D.C., Searcy played high school football in Orlando, Fla. at Maynard Evans High School.

The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

                                                                    JAGUARS ALL-25:

14. RT Leon Searcy (1996-99)

15. LB Kevin Hardy (1996-2001)

16. SS Donovin Darius (1998-2006)

17. TE Kyle Brady (1999-2006)

18. G Vince Manuwai (2003-10)

19. LB Mike Peterson (2003-08)

20. CB Aaron Beasley (1996-2001)

21. K Josh Scobee (2004-14)

22. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001)

23. QB David Garrard (2002-10)

24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)

25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

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Mike Peterson named No. 19 on Jaguars All-25

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Former LB Mike Peterson has been named No. 19 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the Jacksonville media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year.

“I would like to thank everyone for including me in the All-25,” Peterson said. “It was an honor playing for the Jaguars, living in the city and playing in front of Jaguars fans. You guys are the best. Go Jaguars and DUUUVAL!”

Peterson, 6-1, 233, was originally a second-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft.  He joined the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in 2003 and made an immediate impact, starting all 16 games and leading the team with three INTs. In 2005, Peterson led the team in total tackles (132) and was named a second-team All-Pro selection. Peterson’s 837 career tackles during his six seasons in Jacksonville still rank fourth all-time in franchise history.

“He was one of my all-time favorite players,” said Vic Ketchman former Jaguars Insider and member of the Jaguars All-25 voting panel.  “He was a pro’s pro.  He was a sportswriter’s, a beat man’s, dream.”

Peterson played linebacker for the University of Florida and was a member of the 1996 national championship team.  After retiring following a 14-year NFL playing career, Peterson returned to his alma mater to begin his collegiate coaching career.  He is currently in his third season with the University of South Carolina where he serves as the outside linebackers coach.  Peterson and his wife, Chantal, have two sons, Mike Jr. and Gavin.  They established the Mike Peterson Foundation in 2004 to support and benefit under-served youth and socio-economically challenged families in Peterson’s hometown of Alachua, Fla. and his NFL cities of Jacksonville and Atlanta.

JAGUARS ALL-25:

19. LB Mike Peterson (2003-08)

20. CB Aaron Beasley (1996-2001)

21. K Josh Scobee (2004-14)

22. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001)

23. QB David Garrard (2002-10)

24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)

25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

Aaron Beasley named no. 20 on Jaguars All-25

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 Former CB Aaron Beasley has been named No. 20 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the Jacksonville media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year. 

Beasley, 6-0, 205, was originally selected in the third round (63rd overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played in 76 games (71 starts) for Jacksonville from 1996-2001, amassing 278 tackles and 15 INTs. In 1999, Beasley posted six INTs, tying for the second-most in a season in franchise history. Beasley’s six INTs in 1999 were tied for the sixth-most in the NFL and he started all 16 games for the Jaguars, helping Jacksonville record a league-leading 14 victories. Beasley’s 15 career INTs stand as the second-most in franchise history and his 93-yard INT return for a TD vs. San Francisco on Sept. 12, 1999 is the longest INT return in franchise history.

“As soon as I got here, Aaron Beasley was making plays,” said Cole Pepper, a WJXT sports anchor and All-25 voter. “Interceptions, big plays at big times. Some guys are really good at coverage. Some guys are big hitters and some guys, the ball just finds them. That was the thing with Beasley. The ball always found him, and he always found the ball.”

Beasley, who attended West Virginia, was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.

  1. CB Aaron Beasley (1996-01)
  2. K Josh Scobee (2004-14)
  3. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001)
  4. QB David Garrard (2002-10)
  5. Joel Smeenge (1995-00)
  6. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

 

Josh Scobee named No. 21 on Jaguars All-25

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Former K Josh Scobee has been named No. 21 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

“I want to thank everybody who voted for me for the All-25 team,” Scobee said. “I loved every minute of being a Jaguar. I love Jacksonville and I love this organization.”

Scobee, 6-1, 200, was originally drafted by Jacksonville in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer (1,022 career points). He appeared in 168 games for the organization, the third-most in franchise history, from 2004-14. Scobee’s 11 seasons with the Jaguars are tied for the second-most in club annals, trailing only Brad Meester’s 14 seasons (2000-13). Scobee was an eight-time winner of the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award, the most by a player of any weekly AFC award in franchise history.

Scobee is the only player in Jaguars history to make a field goal in 13 or more consecutive games, a feat that he achieved twice in his career. Scobee and former K Mike Hollis are the only kickers in franchise history to make 20 consecutive FGs, a streak Scobee accomplished from Nov. 27, 2011 through Nov. 4, 2012. Scobee’s 59-yard game-winning FG on Oct. 3, 2010 vs. Indianapolis remains the longest made FG in franchise history.

Scobee made 235 of 291 career FG attempts (80.8%) with the Jaguars and his 235 career made FGs are the most in franchise history. Scobee’s 317 extra points are also the most in franchise history, while his 98.4 PAT pct. (317 of 322) ranks third in franchise history for kickers with a minimum of 25 PATs. Scobee registered 100-plus points in three of his 11 seasons with the franchise.

“He was Mr. Clutch,” said Mark Long, writer for the Associated Press and a Jaguars All-25 voter. “You could always count on him when you’re talking about that 50-yarder to win the game. He was going to make it. That’s the guy you wanted on the field in a tight game at the end. You just have to give him a chance.”

Scobee officially retired as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 13, 2017 and is active within the Jaguars Legends Community. Scobee and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Jacob and David.

JAGUARS ALL-25:

21. K Josh Scobee (2004-14)

22. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001)

23. QB David Garrard (2002-10)

24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)

25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

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David Garrard named no. 23 on Jaguars All-25

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Former Pro Bowl QB David Garrard has been named No. 23 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local Jacksonville media.

Garrard, 6-2, 235, was selected by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft (108th overall) after playing at East Carolina University. The East Orange, N.J. native played in 87 games (76 starts) for the Jaguars from 2002-10 and ranks third in franchise history for passing yards (16,003), completions (1,406) and passing TDs (89). In 2007, Garrard was the only QB in the NFL to throw at least 15 TDs (18) and less than five INTs (3). He helped the Jaguars reach the postseason in 2005 and 2007 and earned Pro Bowl honors following the 2009 season after throwing for 3,957 yards and 15 TDs.

“David looked like the new era of quarterback when he came in 2002,” said Brian Sexton, Jaguars senior correspondent and an All-25 voting member. “He was powerful. He looked like a linebacker playing quarterback with a rocket of an arm. He was one of those guys whose physical abilities were superior.”

For more information on Jaguars All-25, including stories, interviews and statistics, please visit https://www.jaguars.com/all25.

 JAGUARS ALL-25:

23. QB David Garrard (2002-10)

24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)

25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07)

Joel Smeenge named no. 24 on Jaguars All-25

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Former Jaguars DE Joel Smeenge has been named No. 24 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL.

“I wanted to reach out to the community and just say thanks for selecting me for the All-25 team,” said Smeenge. “It was an honor to have played in Jacksonville, and I really enjoyed my time there. Going into this 2019 season, I wish the team all the best. It’s time…let’s go hunt and eat, Jags!”

Smeenge, 6-6, 262, was originally selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 71st overall pick of the 1990 NFL Draft. He joined the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in 1995 and led the team in sacks (4.0) and forced fumbles (four) during the franchise’s inaugural season. He quickly became a fan favorite with the crowd often chanting “SMEEEEN-GEEE” after each sack or key tackle.

Smeenge remains second in career sacks in franchise annals, totaling 34.0 sacks during his six seasons with the Jaguars. Originally from Holland, Mich., Smeenge attended Western Michigan University where he became the first player in Mid-American Conference history to be named an All-Conference selection for three straight years.

“He’s a guy that you want on your team because you know you are going to get his best week after week,” said Gene Frenette, columnist for the Florida Times-Union and member of the All-25 voting panel. “More often than not, he’s going to make a play for you.”

JAGUARS ALL-25:

  1. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000)
  2. OL Chris Naeole (2002-07)

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