Jaguars' Travis Hunter on Schedule for Return from Injury

Head Coach Liam Coen Provides Update on Rookie's Rehabilitation Progress

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:45am

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During the NFL's 2026 Annual League Meetings, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen spoke positively about the rehabilitation progress of cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, the team's 2025 second overall draft pick. Hunter missed more than half his rookie season due to a knee injury, but Coen said he remains on schedule in his recovery.

Why it matters

Hunter was a highly touted dual-threat player in college, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2024. His ability to contribute on both offense and defense made him a top draft pick, so his return to full health is crucial for the Jaguars as they look to build on their progress from the 2025 season.

The details

Hunter played in the first seven games of the 2025 season, catching 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown while also starting two games at cornerback. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 9 practice. Coen also discussed the return to health of second-year safety Caleb Ransaw, who missed his rookie season with a preseason foot injury.

  • Hunter sustained his knee injury in a Week 9 practice in 2025.
  • The NFL's 2026 Annual League Meetings took place in April 2026.

The players

Liam Coen

The head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Travis Hunter

A cornerback and wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was the team's second overall draft pick in 2025.

Caleb Ransaw

A safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was a third-round draft pick in 2025 but missed his rookie season due to a preseason foot injury.

Anton Harrison

The right tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2023.

Robert Saleh

The head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who was previously the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

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What they’re saying

“The progress and signs are there, and that's good.”

— Liam Coen, Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars

“There's not a lot he can't do athletically and physically. He's seeing a little bit more of the vision and pathway of, 'Man, I can do this for a long time and at a high level and make a lot of good money and help a team try to win as much as humanly possible.' Hopefully we can take another step with that progression and that mindset and mentality this year and see an even better version of Anton.”

— Liam Coen, Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars

“They were all joking on us yesterday about it. [Denver Broncos Head Coach] Sean [Peyton] was killing [49ers Head Coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and Salah about sign-stealing, then they were killing me about keeping their name out of my mouth. It was fun. I have a ton of respect for Kyle, for Robert. Peyton was like, 'Dude, that was pretty good.' We're all finding those edges in those different ways of trying to motivate your team, motivate yourself, motivate your community. We're all doing that on a constant basis. When those things may happen, we joke on them after the fact and when we're here, but we can all appreciate because we all respect what we're doing and how we are all doing it in different ways.”

— Liam Coen, Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars

What’s next

The Jaguars will continue to monitor Hunter's rehabilitation progress throughout the offseason, with the goal of having him fully healthy and ready to contribute in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Hunter's return to full health is a critical development for the Jaguars, as his unique skill set as both a cornerback and wide receiver makes him a valuable asset on both sides of the ball. The team's ability to successfully integrate him back into the lineup will be a key factor in their hopes of building on their progress from the 2025 season.