LeSean McCoy Blasts Jaguars' Plan to Limit Travis Hunter to Cornerback

The two-time Super Bowl champ believes the Jaguars' 2nd overall pick is too special to be confined to one position.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:20pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with their body and the ball fractured into overlapping planes of color, capturing the dynamic energy of a player making plays on both offense and defense.The Jaguars' plan to limit their versatile star Travis Hunter to just cornerback raises questions about maximizing his unique two-way talents.Today in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to use their 2025 2nd overall draft pick, Travis Hunter, as a full-time cornerback next season, limiting his snaps on offense. This decision has drawn criticism from former NFL star LeSean McCoy, who believes Hunter is a generational talent that should be allowed to play on both sides of the ball.

Why it matters

The Jaguars traded two first-round picks to move up and select Hunter, indicating they viewed him as a rare two-way player. Limiting him to just cornerback could be seen as going against the team's original vision and the premium they paid to acquire him.

The details

McCoy, a two-time Super Bowl winner and former All-Pro running back, strongly disagrees with the Jaguars' plan, saying "HELL NO! Travis Hunter is so special! I don't like Travis Hunter only playing one position." Hunter himself also seemed to question the decision, responding to a report about it on social media by asking "Now who told you this?" The Jaguars' rationale is that Hunter's rookie season was cut short by a torn LCL, and playing on both offense and defense is extremely physically demanding. They've also added more receiving talent, reducing the need for Hunter on that side of the ball.

  • In April 2026, the Jaguars announced their plan to use Hunter solely as a cornerback.
  • Hunter responded to the report on social media the same weekend it was announced.

The players

LeSean McCoy

A two-time Super Bowl winner and former All-Pro running back who strongly disagrees with the Jaguars' plan to limit Travis Hunter to just cornerback.

Travis Hunter

The Jaguars' 2nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, who they traded up to select and planned to use as a two-way player, but are now limiting to just cornerback.

James Gladstone

The Jaguars' general manager who previously stated the team planned to use Hunter at both offense and defense.

Jakobi Meyers

A wide receiver the Jaguars signed in 2025 during Hunter's rookie season-ending injury.

Parker Washington

A wide receiver who had a decent second season for the Jaguars in 2025, reducing the need for Hunter on offense.

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What they’re saying

“HELL NO! Travis Hunter is so special! I don't like Travis Hunter only playing one position.”

— LeSean McCoy, Former NFL Running Back

“Now who told you this?”

— Travis Hunter

What’s next

The Jaguars will likely limit Hunter's practice time at upcoming OTAs as they look to manage his workload and avoid another season-ending injury.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' decision to limit Travis Hunter to just cornerback goes against the team's original vision and the premium they paid to acquire him. LeSean McCoy and Hunter himself have both voiced strong opposition to the plan, arguing that Hunter's rare talent should allow him to play on both sides of the ball.