![Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) hails in a pass while running a drill during an NFL training camp fourth session at the Miller Electric Center, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3874,h_2179/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/55/01k168hm0jg1af5s5dtg.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) hails in a pass while running a drill during an NFL training camp fourth session at the Miller Electric Center, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]")
When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to select Travis Hunter second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, they had a plan in place to use his game-changing skills on offense and defense. The approach has worked so far. The 2024 Heisman Trophy Winner began his onboarding on offense and got reps at cornerback at mandatory minicamp. He's continued getting playing time on defense early in training camp and has wasted no time showing that the Jags' strategy paid off.
Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media attended Day 4 of Jaguars training camp and reported that Hunter made the most of his chances on defense, logging two passes defensed when going against teammate Brian Thomas Jr.
Good morning from Jacksonville where Travis Hunter brings a fun, loose energy to Jaguars practice. Dancing, constant movement between drills: pic.twitter.com/7J8ssXmgU5
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) July 27, 2025
Hunter hasn't practiced receiver and corner on the same day, but it's a matter of time before it does. Head coach Liam Coen recently said that the team has a deliberate plan to split the rookie's workload without overwhelming him.
On the other hand, Hunter told the local media that he only gets a bit of extra work, but not much more than his teammates.
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Jaguars OC Grant Udinski is pleased with how Travis Hunter has fared in training camp
Following Day 4 of training camp, offensive coordinator Grant Udinski told the local media that he's impressed with Travis Hunter's development, jokingly stating that it's bittersweet to see him make plays on defense.
"That is the ultimate bittersweet because it is miserable seeing him make plays on the ball during practice, but it's a team game, so it is exciting in the end to see him make plays, and you see the ball skills that show up on defense. Same things translate to offense," Udinski responded when asked how he feels to watch Hunter play defense (5:56 mark). "So it's exciting to see him flourish about his progression in the offense so far, really encouraging."
Udinski continued, "I think, even from the end of that year to the start of training camp this year, sort of progression, not only from a mental standpoint, but from a technique and release standpoint at the receiver position, I only expect with the way he works and approaches it that progression to continue."
So far, Hunter has had no trouble handling everything the Jacksonville Jaguars have thrown at him. In fact, they have continually ramped up his workload as the season approaches because he's proven he's capable of taking on it. Sure, he had a rough day of practice early in the offseason program, but that's not a reason for concern when you take into account that rookies experience a learning curve when making the transition to the pros.
Earlier in the offseason, there were questions about Travis Hunter's viability to play two ways as a rookie. This was understandable because no other player in the modern NFL era has done so. However, he's quickly proving that he isn't unlike the rest, and the big-play capability at the collegiate level can carry over to the pros.