Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brandon Scherff, one of the NFL’s most dependable guards over the past decade, has quietly called it a career. The five-time Pro Bowler and 2020 first team All-Pro revealed in an interview for the University of Iowa football program’s website that he retired this summer, capping a 10 year run with Washington and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“It’s been something I could never dream of,” Scherff said in the piece spotlighting Scherff ahead of his induction into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. “Sometimes I would tell my wife that she has to pinch me, because I’m playing a kid’s game, and being able to do it as a job is pretty amazing. Now, having kids and being able to see them after games is absolutely wonderful. So I would say it’s a dream come true. And I will be forever grateful to have had that chance.”
NFL Dominance
GettyBrandon Scherff appeared in 140 NFL games over 10 seasons with Washington and Jacksonville, earning five Pro Bowl nods and a 2020 first team All-Pro selection.
Brandon Scherff’s rise began at Iowa, where his blend of strength, technique, and leadership made him one of the most decorated linemen in program history. He won the 2014 Outland Trophy as the nation’s top interior lineman, earned first team All-American honors, and claimed All-Big Ten recognition twice. That dominance propelled him into the 2015 NFL Draft, where Washington made him the No. 5 overall pick.
He justified the pick immediately, starting every game as a rookie. Over seven seasons in Washington, he earned five Pro Bowl selections and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2020. Even when battling injuries, Scherff’s standard never slipped. He played in at least 11 games in every season except 2018, when a torn pectoral ended his year after eight starts. By the time his run in Washington ended, he had established himself as one of the league’s most consistent and respected interior linemen.
Jacksonville’s Reliable Anchor
GettyBrandon Scherff started all 51 games he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022-2024, helping anchor the offensive line and providing veteran leadership.
In 2022, Brandon Scherff joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the franchise’s free agency spree, signing a three year, $49.5 million contract. His mission was clear: bring veteran stability to a young offensive line tasked with protecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Scherff delivered on that investment, starting 51 games over his three years in Jacksonville.
When his contract expired after the 2024 season, Scherff still held value and drew interest from multiple teams. But he never came close to signing, choosing instead to step away on his own terms. His retirement marks the second departure from Jacksonville’s 2024 offensive line this offseason, with fellow 10 year veteran Mitch Morse also hanging up his cleats in March. Both exits leave a leadership and experience void for a Jaguars roster now under the direction of new head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone.
For Jacksonville, Scherff’s quiet exit closes a stable but short chapter, leaving the Jaguars to rebuild an offensive line that suddenly feels much younger (and far less proven) heading into 2025.
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