It's Brenton Strange's time to shine in Jacksonville.

Stuck behind Evan Engram on the tight end depth chart for two seasons, the 2023 second-rounder is now expected to be the guy for the Jaguars following Engram's offseason release, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.

"I'm definitely ready for it," Strange told senior team writer John Oehser on the O-Zone Podcast. "I have a lot of confidence in myself and I've always had a lot of confidence in myself. I feel like I'm always one of the best players on the field. I feel like that's the mentality I bring."

Strange had multiple extended cameos to put his skills on display last season due to Engram's injury troubles, and he made his presence known through 10 starts. He finished third on the team -- seven receptions behind Engram -- with 40 catches, while adding two touchdowns and trailing only rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. with 411 receiving yards in 17 games played.

Veteran tight ends behind him include Johnny Mundt, Hunter Long and Quintin Morris, none of whom have shown the same pass-catching upside as Strange throughout their careers. Their combined reception total of 31 during the 2024 season reflects that.

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