Jaguars' Travis Hunter Disputes Reports of Two-Way Role Ending

The 2025 No. 2 overall pick challenges claims he will focus solely on cornerback.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:13am

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly planning to scale back their experiment of using Travis Hunter as a two-way player who lines up at both wide receiver and cornerback, but Hunter himself disputes these reports, saying he still expects to contribute on both sides of the ball.

Why it matters

Hunter was a highly touted two-way prospect coming out of college, and the Jaguars made a bold move to draft him with the second overall pick in 2025 with the intention of utilizing his versatile skillset. If the team does in fact limit his role to primarily cornerback, it could stunt his development and impact on the team.

The details

According to reports from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars are planning to have Hunter focus mainly on cornerback, with only occasional snaps on offense in gadget packages. However, Hunter himself challenged this notion, replying to Rapoport's report by asking 'Who told you this?' suggesting the team has not communicated any such plans to him.

  • In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jaguars selected Travis Hunter with the 2nd overall pick.
  • Last season, Hunter had 298 receiving yards and 1 touchdown before suffering an injury.

The players

Travis Hunter

The Jaguars' 2025 2nd overall draft pick, who was expected to play both wide receiver and cornerback in a unique two-way role.

Ian Rapoport

NFL Network reporter who broke the news that the Jaguars plan to scale back Hunter's two-way experiment.

Brian Thomas Jr.

A Jaguars wide receiver who could see an increased role if Hunter's offensive snaps are reduced.

Parker Washington

Another Jaguars wide receiver who has been ascending, potentially making it harder to justify significant offensive snaps for Hunter.

Jakobi Meyers

The Jaguars' recently extended veteran wide receiver who will be a key part of their passing attack.

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What they’re saying

“Who told you this?”

— Travis Hunter

What’s next

The Jaguars will need to clarify their plans for Hunter's role ahead of the upcoming season, as his versatility and two-way potential was a major selling point when they drafted him. If they do limit him to primarily cornerback, it could impact the team's offensive strategy and personnel decisions.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' experiment of using Travis Hunter as a two-way player appears to be in jeopardy, at least according to reports, but Hunter himself disputes these claims, suggesting the team has not communicated any such plans to him. This situation bears watching as the Jaguars look to maximize Hunter's unique skillset and impact on both sides of the ball.