Jaguars Plan to Make Travis Hunter Starting Cornerback, Part-Time Receiver

The team aims to utilize the rookie's versatility on both offense and defense.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to make 2025 rookie Travis Hunter a starting cornerback while also playing him part-time at wide receiver, according to a report from NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Last season, Hunter played twice as many snaps on offense as on defense before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Why it matters

Hunter's versatility as both a defensive back and wide receiver made him a highly touted prospect, and the Jaguars are looking to maximize his impact on both sides of the ball. This move reflects the team's need for help at cornerback while still utilizing Hunter's offensive skills.

The details

In 2025, Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps before his injury. This year, the Jaguars intend to focus him more on defense as a starting cornerback, while still giving him some playing time at receiver. Jaguars GM James Gladstone had previously indicated the team's roster needs pointed to more defensive responsibilities for Hunter.

  • In 2025, Hunter played twice as many snaps on offense as on defense.
  • Hunter suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2025.

The players

Travis Hunter

A versatile rookie who played both wide receiver and cornerback for the Jaguars in 2025.

James Gladstone

The general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What they’re saying

“The Jaguars' plan is to make Hunter a starting cornerback and play full-time on defense, while only playing part-time at receiver.”

— Cameron Wolfe, NFL Network reporter (NFL Network)

“The current makeup of the Jaguars' roster gave them a greater need at cornerback, but that Hunter would continue playing at least some of the time on both sides of the ball.”

— James Gladstone, General Manager (nbcsports.com)

The takeaway

The Jaguars are looking to maximize Travis Hunter's versatility by making him a starting cornerback while still utilizing his offensive skills in a part-time receiver role. This move reflects the team's need for help in the secondary while still taking advantage of Hunter's unique two-way talents.