Richard Sherman confirms how Jaguars can unleash Travis Hunter's two-way skills

Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman has never been afraid to share his thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence. More often than not, he's stirred the pot with his blunt takes, but he's on point when he says that the Jags are maximizing Travis Hunter's two-way skills.

For context, Hunter had mostly played corner most of the season but saw an uptick in playing time at receiver in Week 6. He made the most of it, registering four catches for 44 yards with his first touchdown of the season on four targets. Along the way, No. 12 showcased his ability to make defenders miss.

When you factor in that Hunter also picked off C.J. Stroud in a game-defining play in the end zone, it's easy to see why Sherman is pleased with how Jacksonville is using him.

The Jaguars need to give Travis Hunter just the right amount of snaps

Following the 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans, Richard Sheman took to social media to say that the Jaguars need to give Travis Hunter just the right amount of snaps on both sides of the ball to get the most out of him.

"Travis Hunter. This is the way he should have been used. This is the way. This is all you need to do. Few plays on offense. I don't know if he played more than 10 snaps on offense. Had great impact," Sherman said. "Four catches, 59 yards, and a touchdown. Played majority on defense, had a great impact. An interception, three tackles. That's the way you need to play him. You don't have to play him. The formula has been proven. It's been done before. It doesn't."

Sherman continued, "They were playing him 60-70 snaps on offense to throw them the ball five times, and then playing him 30 snaps on defense, and then he can get avoided. I like how they're using him. I think this is the perfect way to maximize his strengths, to maximize his talent, to get him some touches on offense. Simple ways on the move, slant routes. He caught it. Got off the field, some yak. I think he can thrive in this role. A handful of plays on offense, target him on half of them, and then max full on defense, following the best receiver."

Before Week 6, Hunter had only played 21 offensive snaps. He logged nine against Houston. Of course, Jacksonville cannot target him every time he's on the field; othewise, the offense will become predictable. That said, the former Colorado Buffalo needs to have a bigger role at receiver.

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It took time for the Jaguars' two-way plan for Travis Hunter to come to fruition

After Travis Hunter suffered a season-ending injury as a rookie, questions arose about his viability as a two-way player. However, the Jags made it clear that he would continue to play receiver and corner.

Then, the regular season came, and the Jags came under scrutiny because Hunter rotated at corner and barely got any snaps on defense. That was by design, though. The team's brass wanted to bring him along slowly, and so far, the plan paid off.

Sure, it took a bit longer than expected, but the Jaguars didn't want to rush Travis Hunter back into action. His jaw-dropping showing in Week 6 proves that it turned out to be the best course of action.

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