The Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp is officially underway, and offensive coordinator Liam Coen is already getting a firsthand look at the team's newest weapons—including second-round pick Nate Boerkircher. The tight end out of Nebraska has been turning heads, and Coen didn't hold back when sharing his initial impressions.

Boerkircher entered the NFL draft known primarily as a blocking specialist, earning a PFF run-blocking grade that ranked 22nd among tight ends last season. While his college receiving numbers weren't eye-popping, the Jaguars see untapped potential in his ability to stretch the field and create mismatches in the passing game. It's that dual-threat capability that has Coen excited about the rookie's fit in Jacksonville's evolving offense.

"You can tell he's got a common confidence about him," Coen said. "Extremely locked in in the meeting room setting. I knew some guys at Nebraska, and I've talked to some guys at A&M, and the weight room, the way he attacks things, the way that he works—very serious about his craft, very serious about playing football and getting better. So, I think he fits right in, and guys like Strange and those guys in that room already that are workers and wired that way, I think will only help."

The addition of Boerkircher could add a new layer of unpredictability to Coen's playbook. With the ability to impact both the running and passing games, he gives the Jaguars flexibility to use heavier personnel packages without sacrificing explosiveness. That versatility keeps defenses guessing and creates the kind of mismatches that can turn a good offense into a great one.

While some draft analysts questioned the Jaguars' decision to take Boerkircher at 56th overall—well above his consensus ranking—Coen isn't bothered by outside noise. For him, the evaluation process is about more than just a board position.

"It's about our consensus," Coen explained. "Character matters. Personal and football character matters, and the mental, the learning, how much they can take in a short period of time to get on the grass and be able to play. I wouldn't say either of our offensive and defensive systems are 'easy,' and so we do value players that can do different things and can mentally play the game fast."

As minicamp continues, all eyes will be on Boerkircher as he looks to prove that the Jaguars' faith in him was well-placed. If his early reviews are any indication, this could be the start of something special in Jacksonville.