The Jacksonville Jaguars have locked in another piece of their future, officially signing tight end Tanner Koziol to a four-year rookie contract. According to Over the Cap, the deal is worth a total of $4.856 million, averaging out to $1.214 million per season—a solid investment for a player with promising upside.

Here's how the numbers break down: Koziol receives a signing bonus of $476,840, which is fully guaranteed. That bonus will be prorated over the life of the contract, counting $119,210 against the salary cap each year. His base salary starts at $885,000 for the 2026 season and climbs annually, reaching $1.280 million in the final year of the deal in 2029.

Koziol made a name for himself in college as a big, reliable pass-catching threat, and that skill set could make him a natural fit for the receiving-first role currently held by Hunter Long. If Koziol impresses in training camp and preseason, he might even push Long off the 53-man roster. However, the rookie will have to climb a crowded depth chart that includes Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Nate Boerkircher.

Beyond his receiving potential, Koziol could also carve out a role on special teams, adding versatility that coaches love. For a team like the Jaguars, always looking to build depth and competition, this signing adds another intriguing option to the tight end room.