- Travis Hunter
- #12
- Team JAX
- Pos WR
- Status IRInjured Reserve
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Set to remain two-way player in '26
The Jaguars plan to continue utilizing Hunter (knee) as their top wide receiver and as a matchup cornerback in 2026, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Before hurting his right knee in an Oct. 30 practice and undergoing season-ending surgery Tuesday to address an isolated ICL injury, Hunter compiled 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown on 45 targets to go with 15 tackles and three passes defensed over the Jaguars' first seven games of his rookie campaign. According to Rapoport, the Jaguars had been preparing for Hunter to handle a heightened role on both sides of the ball in the second half after he delivered his best all-around outing…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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Surgery brings end to rookie season
Hunter underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair an isolated LCL injury to his right knee, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Hunter was placed on injured reserve Oct. 31, one day after he suffered a non-contact knee injury while playing cornerback during practice. Though the Jaguars relayed that initial tests on Hunter's knee revealed that his ACL was intact, the 22-year-old evidently sustained other ligament damage that required a procedure. Hunter is expected to be ready to resume football activities in six months, so the two-way player should be back to full health well in advance of training camp in late July, if…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially placed on IR
The Jaguars placed Hunter (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: After Hunter was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday with a knee injury, head coach Liam Coen told Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union on Friday that it was non-contact in nature and would result in a stint on IR, per Harvey. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported later Friday that initial tests on Hunter's knee revealed that his ACL was intact, but the rookie No. 1 overall pick will be evaluated further to determine the extent of the damage, which won't be known until next…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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ACL reportedly intact
Initial testing on Hunter's knee revealed that the wideout's ACL is intact, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Per John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site, coach Liam Coen announced Friday that Hunter is slated to go on IR, which will cause him to miss at least four games. Beyond that, the rookie first-rounder will need to go through additional testing to determine both the extent of his non-contact knee injury, as well as how long he'll be sidelined, with no answers on that front expected before next week. In Hunter's looming absence, the Jaguars' top three wide receivers likely will be Brian Thomas…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Non-contact injury being assessed
Coach Liam Coen said Friday that the Jaguars are still trying to determine the extent of the knee injury that is slated to send Hunter to IR, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With his looming placement on IR in mind, the earliest that Hunter -- who suffered a non-contact right knee injury during Thursday's practice -- could return to action would be Week 13, but it's possible that the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft misses time beyond that. With regard to that subject, Coen noted Friday, "We're currently assessing the injury just to determine the best course of action moving forward for Travis and for the team." In Hunter's absence, Brian Thomas, who is…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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Heading to injured reserve
Coach Liam Coen announced Friday that Hunter (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: Hunter suffered a non-contact knee injury during Thursday's practice, according to Harvey, and he now will be forced to miss at least the next four games. The full extent of Hunter's knee injury isn't yet known publicly, but it's obviously a huge loss for Jacksonville after the team had plans to get the rookie more involved on offense following the Week 8 bye. With Hunter sidelined, Brian Thomas (shoulder), Dyami Brown, Parker Washington and Tim Patrick (groin) will handle wideout duties for…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Added to Week 9 injury report
Hunter was limited in practice Thursday by a knee issue.
Analysis: Hunter wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's unclear if his listed limitations a day later are indicative of an issue stemming from the team's first practice or the result of something that cropped up Thursday. In any case, Hunter's status, along with that of fellow WR Brian Thomas (shoulder, limited) must now be monitored ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out in Week 7
Hunter caught eight of 14 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the Rams. He also recorded a pass breakup while playing 14 snaps on defense.
Analysis: The rookie two-way player hauled in his first career touchdown on a 34-yard toss from Trevor Lawrence with 9:06 remaining in the fourth quarter. Hunter set new personal bests in catches, yards and targets in the performance, and his volume increase came as Brian Thomas (shoulder) and Dyami Brown (leg) checked in and out of the lineup in the second half. The Jaguars will be on bye in Week 8, but if Thomas' injury proves to be serious, Hunter could be headed for significantly elevated volume in…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for larger role?
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Wednesday that he plans to design and call more plays with Hunter as the first read, ESPN's Michael DiRocco reports.
Analysis: Hunter had career highs for snap share (79 percent) and route share (88 percent) in Sunday's loss to Seattle, but his seven targets largely came near the line of scrimmage (4.0 aDOT) and led to a meager 4-15-0 receiving line. He's already getting a few schemed touches each week yet has a much lower per-route target rate (19 percent) than teammates Brian Thomas (24 percent), Parker Washington (25 percent), Travis Etienne (23 percent) and Bhayshul Tuten (29 percent). The Jaguars could look to get…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to short-area role Sunday
Hunter brought in four of seven targets for 15 yards and recorded two solo tackles in the Jaguars' 20-12 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: After consecutive encouraging performances during which Hunter generated a combined 6-106-0 receiving line on eight targets, the rookie second overall pick was back to a very modest, low-upside role Sunday. All but one yard of Hunter's tally came on one catch, underscoring how he didn't have any sort of downfield profile. Although he developed a well-earned college reputation for being an explosive player who can offer plenty at deeper depths of target than what he's been seeing, Hunter is…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Busy two-way performance Monday
Hunter brought in all three targets for 64 yards and recorded two solo tackles and a pass defensed in the Jaguars' 31-28 win over the Chiefs on Monday night.
Analysis: Hunter set a new career high in receiving yards for the second straight game, accomplishing the feat Monday night with the help of a game-long 44-yard catch. The rookie second overall pick also continued his work on defense, posting multiple tackles for the third time this season while also recording the second pass breakup of his nascent career. Hunter now has recorded one reception of 20-plus yards in each of his last three contests, and he'll look to continue his gradual ascension on offense…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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New high of 42 receiving yards
Hunter caught three of five targets for 42 yards and made two tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 26-21 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Hunter was involved more on offense (38 snaps) than defense (nine snaps) Sunday, resulting in his highest yardage total through four pro appearances. The two-way star finished third for Jacksonville in both targets and receiving production. The Jaguars will continue searching for that sweet spot in terms of Hunter's usage on both sides of the ball when the team visits Kansas City next Monday.
Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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More productive on defense in win
Hunter brought in one of two targets for 21 yards and recorded six tackles (four solo) in the Jaguars' 17-10 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Hunter had a nice splash play on his one reception, his longest gain yet as a pro. However, the rookie also saw his lowest target total to date, leading to new lows in receptions and receiving yards as well. Meanwhile, Hunter was heavily involved on defense, but it would be accurate to say the Colorado product has been a significant disappointment as an offensive player over three games. Trevor Lawrence's own struggles in Liam Coen's offense certainly have a part to play, and perhaps the duo…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Two-way play in Week 2 loss
Hunter secured three of six targets for 22 yards while recording two solo tackles and a defensed pass in the Jaguars' 31-27 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Hunter put together another modest showing on offense to open his NFL career, although he was encouragingly third in targets and also saw an increase in his involvement on defense. One of those looks resulted in a first-quarter interception by the Bengals' Dax Hill, and Hunter was ultimately outproduced by Nos. 3 and No. 4 receivers Dyami Brown and Parker Washington in addition to top wideout Brian Thomas. Nevertheless, Hunter's talent likely isn't going to allow him to be held down for long,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for more defensive work in Week 2
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said Wednesday that Hunter will get more snaps on defense in Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In the Jaguars' Week 1 win over Carolina, Hunter played 64 percent of his team's snaps on offense but only nine percent on defense, catching six passes for 33 yards on a team-high eight targets. He ran a route on 77 percent of Trevor Lawrence's dropbacks, flirting with full-time status in his NFL debut. Additional playing time on defense doesn't necessarily mean fewer snaps on offense, especially when Hunter is starting at such a low point with the former. He should remain a key part of…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 10 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads Jags in catches in debut
Hunter caught six of eight targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Panthers. He added one tackle on defense.
Analysis: Making his NFL debut, the second overall pick in the 2025 Draft led the Jaguars in receptions, although his longest gain went for only 10 yards, and two of his teammates topped him in yardage. Hunter saw most of his action on offense, but his usage at cornerback should increase as the season progresses once he's shown he has the playbook down on offense, something he took a big step toward demonstrating Sunday. Hunter will look to continue building chemistry with Trevor Lawrence on the road…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to feature on offense Week 1
Hunter is expected to work as an "every-down wide receiver and situational corner" Sunday in Week 1 against Carolina, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This report affirms Jacksonville's Week 1 depth chart, which lists Hunter as a starter at wide receiver and as a backup at cornerback, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville. Fantasy managers who took a chance on Hunter in drafts should benefit from the rookie two-way player featuring more on offense than on defense, though it will be interesting to see what his final snap counts look like on both sides of the ball. The Jaguars list Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown as their other…read more
Published: Sat, Sep 6 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 1
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that Hunter (upper body) is healthy and ready to suit up Week 1 against the Panthers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: Hunter missed Jacksonville's preseason finale due to an upper-body issue, but the team had consistently indicated that the injury was only minor. The rookie first-rounder is ready to make his regular-season debut Sunday, Sept. 7, though it remains to be seen exactly how the Jaguars intend to divvy up his snaps between offense and defense. Hunter has been listed as a starting wide receiver on the Jaguars' unofficial preseason depth charts, but the team's first official regular-season depth…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Saturday
Hunter (upper body) won't play against the Dolphins in Saturday's preseason finale, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: The Jaguars are resting their key starters in any case, but Hunter, who has been managing an upper-body injury, worked off to the side Thursday and is viewed as day-to-day. On the plus side, coach Liam Coen noted that if Hunter needed to play this weekend, he could have, which confirms that the rookie WR/CB's injury issue is viewed as minor. According to Coen, the team's priority "was more just being smart about the next few weeks, because the ultimate goal is" having Hunter ready to face…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 21 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return
Hunter (upper body) remains day-to-day and may return for Thursday's joint practice with the Dolphins, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
Analysis: He missed a preseason game against New Orleans this past Sunday after playing with the first-string offense and second-string defense in Jacksonville's exhibition opener. Jaguars coach Liam Coen has been clear since last week that Hunter's injury isn't serious and shouldn't keep him out for long.
Published: Tue, Aug 19 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Sunday
Hunter (upper body) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints.
Analysis: Hunter is working through an upper-body injury, and the Jaguars will take the cautious route by having the No. 2 overall pick sit out of Sunday's exhibition contest. His injury isn't considered serious at this time, and he could be available to play in the Jaguars' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Saturday. With Hunter, Tyson Campbell (undisclosed) and Montaric Brown (lower leg) all sidelined, Jourdan Lewis, De'Antre Prince and Aydan White are all candidates to get snaps at outside…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Uncertain for Sunday's game
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Saturday that the starters will suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, though he did not confirm whether or in what capacity Hunter (upper body) will play, Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: Hunter sat out Friday's walk-through practice due to an upper-body injury, though it's worth noting that Coen labeled his absence precautionary. When asked Friday whether Hunter would suit up versus the Saints, Coen said "we'll figure that out, we don't know yet." The rookie first-round pick played 10 snaps on offense (with the first team) and eight snaps on defense (with the second team) during Jacksonville's preseason opener against Pittsburgh, but with starting cornerback Tyson Campbell…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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Held out of walk-through
Hunter didn't participate in Friday's walk-through due to an upper-body injury, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville, coach Liam Coen noted that Hunter was held out of the session as a precaution. With that in mind, it's unclear if the WR/CB will see action in Sunday's preseason contest against the Saints. For now, consider Hunter day-to-day.
Published: Fri, Aug 15 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two catches in pro debut
Hunter recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards in Saturday's 31-25 preseason loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Hunter was on the field for Jacksonville's opening offensive drive with Trevor Lawrence, playing 10 of 11 snaps. In addition to his stat total, Hunter also caught a screen and slipped a tackle for seven yards that was negated by a penalty. Hunter then briefly went to the sideline, joined the defense and then played eight defensive snaps on the Steelers' second offensive drive. Coach Liam Coen noted that his goal for Hunter moving forward is to have him play more defensive snaps and provide…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play WR and CB on Saturday
Hunter is slated to play both wide receiver and cornerback in Saturday night's preseason opener against the Steelers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With the Jaguars in line to play their key healthy players this weekend, Hunter is on track to make his two-way debut as a pro versus Pittsburgh, though it remains to be seen how long the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft will be out there Saturday. On the team's posted unofficial depth chart, Hunter is listed as a starting wideout alongside Brian Thomas and Dyami Brown, and as a second-string cornerback. In any case, it looks like the rookie out of Colorado is poised to see enough snaps…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 7 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Might be dual ROY candidate
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Monday on The Rich Eisen Show that he thinks it's possible for Hunter to win both Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards.
Analysis: Coen also said that Hunter as a two-way player is "absolutely happening" and "everybody on the building is on board" with a plan to get the most out of the rookie. That doesn't mean the No. 2 overall pick will be a full-time player on both sides of the ball right away, but Coen did say that Hunter has made strides on offense and even mentioned an 80 percent snap share as a hypothetical number for Hunter at wide receiver. That's essentially a typical starter's workload, and something close to a…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 5 at 6:45am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as starting WR, backup CB
Hunter is listed as a starting wide receiver and second-string cornerback on the Jaguars' first unofficial depth chart of training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Hunter has been practicing on both offense and defense, as the rookie second overall pick looks to contribute on both sides of the ball in the NFL after doing so successfully in college at Colorado, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2024. Offense seems to have taken priority over defense so far for Hunter, and his placement on the respective wide receiver and cornerback depth charts supports that assertion. The talented rookie appears poised to play a full-time role on offense out of the gate…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 4 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Scheduled for two-way practices
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Wednesday that Hunter will soon practice on offense and defense on the same day, which will then "kind of become the norm" for the rookie.
Analysis: Coen wants Hunter to start training camp with a few days only on offense and a few only on defense before shifting to both on the same day within a week or two. Coen said in April that Hunter would start the offseason program focusing on offense, with subsequent quotes from Jaguars GM James Gladstone suggesting Hunter is more naturally comfortable on defense and needed to focus on learning Coen's playbook. It sounds like Hunter is preparing to play on offense and defense come Week 1, although…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 23 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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