After suffering a season-ending injury in 2025, Travis Hunter is doing his best to get back to full strength with the Jacksonville Jaguars next season. Just recently, head coach Liam Coen revealed that the former Heisman Trophy winner has been busy during the offseason. Specifically, he's been lifting weights.
Coen says that Hunter has added bulk to his frame, and the former Colorado Buffalo confirmed that he's been hitting the gym.
Travis Hunter has working out during the Jaguars offseason
Travis Hunter didn't meet with the local media on Day 1 of OTAs but did have an exchange with reporters during a session to promote Planet Fitness' Free High School Summer Pass Program for teens.
"It wasn't no focus, it was me going in there and getting my overall body right. And just getting in shape," Travis Hunter said, via The Florida Times-Union. " I couldn't run, so the weight room was my best friend, being able to let out some anger, because I didn't have my two feet."
According to Michael DiRocco of ESPN, Hunter also stated that he isn't bothered by the outside noise surrounding his decision to play two-ways in the NFL.
Based on how the whole thing played out, the West Palm Beach, Florida native appears to be in a good place heading into the 2026 season. Of course, there's still a long way to go, but he's definitely taken some steps in the right direction.
It's also worth noting that after spending more time on offense in 2025, Hunter will see an uptick in playing time at corner next season. This doesn't mean that the team is giving up on the two-way, but rather that he could have a more balanced workload, or at worst, a bigger role on defense.
The Jaguars can afford not to rush Travis Hunter back
Back in April, general manager James Gladstone stated that Travis Hunter is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Then, Organized Team Activities began, and he appeared to be in good shape. Granted, players weren't wearing pads or going at full speed, but it was still encouraging to see him back on the field.
Heck, the question may not be whether Hunter will play in the opener against the Cleveland Browns, but whether he'll be 100 percent. Having said that, the Jaguars have no incentive to rush him back. Otherwise, he would be at risk of re-injuring his knee.
On the other hand, Hunter is too much of a competitor to spend time on the sidelines if he can step onto the football field. But in case his recovery takes a bit longer, Jacksonville has depth at corner. Jourdan Lewis or Jarrian Jones could line up opposite Montaric Brown in the boundaries. Or perhaps undrafted rookies Preston Hodges or Davon Marshall could make a strong push for a roster spot and get playing time.
Similarly, the Jags are stacked at receiver, with Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, and Brian Thomas Jr. in the mix. Simply put, there's no reason to rush his recovery.
After all, the Jaguars will want Travis Hunter to make an impact next season regardless of where he lines up.
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