Jacksonville Jaguars Who've Turned Heads in Offseason Workouts

The Jacksonville Jaguars are putting in the hours and striving to simply get better. At this stage of the offseason, that's the No. 1 thing players and staff focus on, and it seems to be happening in Duval County, Florida.

News has been positive for the most part, and while the fractured arm of rookie James Sample put a damper on things, his injury situation could've been much worse. Having the fourth-round selection rehab and bounce back is all the Jaguars can do now.

But back to the positive news.

Most players are meeting or surpassing expectations, and there are some who are surprising Jacksonville with their success.

It won't be the easiest season, but with each surprise and consistent performer, this team is one step closer to success.

An upbeat, productive offseason is the only way a team can go into Week 1 with confidence, and it seems the Jaguars are enjoying just that. Not every player is standing out, but there are some whom the Jaguars need to perform, and they're not wasting any time in proving themselves.

Austin Pasztor

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The transformation from tackle to guard seems to be the easiest transition—save for the stereotype that any basketball player ever can become a tight end. One of the most popular position changes in football has reached the Jaguars and Austin Pasztor.

One of my recent slideshows has mentioned Pasztor's switch to guard, but his transition has earned him a spot in this slideshow as well.

According to Jaguars.com's John Oehser, he's done a great job, and the process benefits both Pasztor himself and the team.

There is a reason tackle is the highest drafted offensive line position each year, and it's because it's incredibly difficult and important. While Pasztor has done a consistently decent job, the Jaguars now have Jermey Parnell to take control and protect quarterback Blake Bortles.

Pasztor has been training at guard and tackle since Parnell's signing in March. This now means the Jaguars could have four legitimate NFL guards between Pasztor, Brandon Linder, A.J. Cann and Zane Beadles.

Pasztor is a great person and has been a key player for a couple of years now, and having him switch gives him a bigger role and another way he can help the team. Who knows, the 24-year-old could find playing guard perfect for him.

Aaron Colvin

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Aaron Colvin has been turning heads since he first stepped on the field in teal and black, but his performance over the past few weeks has been special. He's shown how incredible a talent he is and can be.

The Jaguars used Colvin as a nickel corner for the majority of 2014, and that's what they expected of him this offseason. But instead of sticking to an inside spot, he's now impressed enough to earn reps on the outside with the starters.

It's not often you see a corner have the ability to play inside and out comfortably, but Colvin isn't a typical corner.

People are quick to forget how highly praised he was in college before his ACL tear at the 2014 Senior Bowl. According to Aaron Suttles of TideSports.com, that praise included fourth overall 2015 NFL draft selection Amari Cooper saying Colvin was the best corner he faced in college.

It may seem like his ability to play both inside and out is a surprise, but Colvin has consistently shown that he is one of the Jaguars' best young talents. He's turning heads like he should, but it may not be all that surprising.

This isn't to take away from Colvin's recent performances.

He's impressing, and having him on the team is one more positive that will help the Jaguars this season. Whether he'll see more time on the outside or inside will be answered during the season.

T.J. Yeldon

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Like Colvin, T.J. Yeldon is a guy with incredible talent and potential, and recent reports are saying he's having no trouble meeting expectations and then some. Yeldon's case is slightly different than Colvin's, however.

Whereas Colvin's expectations are sometimes lowered because of his injury, Yeldon has great expectations facing him in his rookie season. He's expected to work out his kinks, compete with veterans for the job of lead back and overcome the "reach" complex.

A lot of people, including myself, thought the selection of Yeldon at 36th overall was a reach.

He's doing a fantastic job of proving that general manager Dave Caldwell's logic is sound and he may have been underrated coming into the draft.

Work without pads isn't a completely accurate tell of what is to come, but according to Oehser, Yeldon has done everything he's needed to meet expectations and stand out.

Yeldon isn't likely to get monumental praise from most people, even if he was blowing away the competition, but he and the Jaguars would be getting a lot more criticism if he were struggling. The fact that he's doing well and handling the pressure of being a rookie is all the Jaguars could've hoped for.

Jeremiah George

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Jeremiah George is a player who doesn't get a lot of attention, and it's mostly because he hasn't made much of an impact.

George was signed by the Jaguars late last September, but an ankle sprain stunted his ability to get in games and contribute.

Now, George is working his way back into the picture at linebacker, and he's making news doing it. According to J.P. Shadrick of Jaguars.com, George has been excelling at his natural middle linebacker role, but he's also showing promise at weak-side linebacker as well.

George isn't really a starting option for either spot with starters Telvin Smith and Paul Posluszny firmly entrenched as starters. However, he and the Jaguars are finding a way to make the most out of his talents.

Head coach Gus Bradley had this to say about George's recent performance: “I think Jeremiah George has a better understanding of the defense,” Bradley said earlier this week. “We’re locking him in to play more of our Will linebacker spot; he’s doing a good job there.”

No transition is easy, but the fact that George is learning the defense and finding success at the "Will" (weak-side) spot is incredible.

He's gone from the New York Jets' practice squad to a legitimate backup at two spots, and that in itself is impressive.

Allen Robinson

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Allen Robinson broke his foot against the Dallas Cowboys last November and reached the lowest possible point for his rookie season. He doesn't seem too fazed this offseason, as evidenced by his quick recovery and tenacious play in training recently.

According to Shadrick, Robinson has been wasting no time establishing himself back in the roster, which even Bradley noticed: 

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Sometimes you come back from an injury like that and you wonder the confidence level. He’s playing with a lot of confidence right now. He jumped right to the front of the line the first day he was back. He has some ownership and he’s going to take advantage of his opportunity. I think he missed being out and he’s not going to miss it. He’s a guy that’s really had a couple of good days.

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That's music to the Jaguars' ears. The wide receiver corps wasn't added to at all this past offseason, and the departure of Cecil Shorts III left a big hole. If Robinson is taking "ownership" of his spot, that's the type of leadership the WR group needs.

It looks like there won't be an established starting veteran, but the lack of one has opened up the door for Robinson to excel and lead. He's got the proper mindset to succeed and set the example, and it appears he's doing that in his first couple of days back.

Robinson's season before breaking his foot was stellar for a rookie. He posted 48 receptions and 548 yards—great numbers for a 10-game season—and he looks poised to only improve on those numbers in 2015.

All stats were provided by ESPN.com unless otherwise stated.

Evan Reier is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report covering the Jacksonville Jaguars. Follow Evan on Twitter at @evanreier.