![Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs the ball during the 10th organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6000,h_3375/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/55/01jx42nzys58sd5cy88a.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs the ball during the 10th organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]")
There was no bigger game-changer in the 2025 NFL Draft than Travis Hunter, so the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't hesitate to trade up a few spots to select him second overall. Right out of the gate, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner has proven that his ability to play two ways will carry over into the pros, and a group of analysts are hyped up about how promising he's looked during Organized Team Activities.
The CBS Sports trio of Jared Dubin, Jeff Kerr, and Garrett Podell drew up a list of takeaways for every team at OTAs. Regarding the Jags, they highlighted Hunter's impressive showing on both sides of the ball, pointing out that the former Colorado standout has been everything Jacksonville hoped and then some.
"We knew well in advance of his being drafted that Travis Hunter was a rare football player," CBS Sports wrote. "He was an All-American and Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado, thanks to his dynamic two-way play... so it should come as no surprise that Hunter, who reportedly worked mostly as a wide receiver during the Jaguars' rookie minicamp, is also showing out at OTAs as a defender. He came down with a pretty ridiculous, one-handed interception that showed exactly why he's such a rare talent."
All the praise Hunter is getting doesn't come as a surprise. After all, he was the highest-rated prospect in this year's draft class, regardless of the position. Having said that, there were questions about his viability to play two ways in the NFL. The West Palm Beach native has wasted no time proving that he can. It's also helped that the Jags had a clear plan in place to maximize his potential.
Right after drafting Hunter, general manager James Gladstone told the press that the former Colorado standout would start his onboarding process on offense and get more playing time at cornerback as the offseason progressed.
For that reason, Hunter lined up at receiver in rookie minicamp and early at OTAs, but saw playing time at cornerback the last few days. It's also worth noting that he's been attending defensive meetings, so he isn't just starting to dip his toes on that side of the ball.
Travis Hunter may not play cornerback full-time for the Jaguars (at least in 2025)
The Jaguars could have a good problem on their hands. They expect Travis Hunter to play at cornerback. Whether he can do it full-time remains to be seen, but they're so stacked at the position that he may not get much playing time early in 2025.
Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis will tentatively start in the boundaries, while Jarrian Jones mans the slot. On the other hand, Montaric Brown is making a strong case to earn plenty of snaps next year. Due to the surplus at the position, Hunter may only play a few snaps on defense every game (10 seems like a realistic amount).
The silver lining is that even if Hunter doesn't get much playing time on defense, he should earn a lot of snaps at receiver opposite Brian Thomas Jr. as a rookie. Sure, the Jags also signed Dyami Brown in free agency, but the coaching staff will find a way to feature the trio.
The bottom line is that Travis Hunter is simply too talented to stay on the sidelines, so the Jaguars will look for a way to maximize his talent on both offense and defense while giving other players the chance to contribute.