Do not rule out the Jacksonville Jaguars asking rookie cornerback/huge receiver Travis Hunter to play each methods for a complete sport this upcoming season.
In a Tuesday interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jaguars basic supervisor James Gladstone defined how Hunter’s unbelievable stamina might allow him to play offense and protection for a complete sport.
“He doesn’t tire,” Gladstone informed Sirius XM’s Andrew Siciliano. “He is acquired a spark, he is acquired the power, the capability from a bodily standpoint to have the ability to do it’s definitely there.”
Gladstone in all probability is not exaggerating. In a narrative printed on April 17, AP Ranch’s Greg Sholars told Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde, “I’ve labored with a number of elite athletes — Olympic sprinters, NBA guys — and by far Travis is probably the most distinctive.”
“There’s been two questions I’ve by no means heard him ask: What number of? Or are we accomplished?” Sholars continued. “Most individuals, that is the very first thing they wish to know. He simply goes and goes. We should always dedicate his physique to science.”
Hunter’s seemingly limitless power helped him play 1,552 snaps (753 offensive, 776 defensive, and 23 particular groups) in 13 video games for the Colorado Buffaloes in 2024, per Pro Football Focus.
Nonetheless, do not count on Hunter to play each methods extensively within the NFL. Most faculty two-way stars often give attention to one place on the professional degree.
Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Champ Bailey performed CB/WR for the Georgia Bulldogs however was primarily a CB in 15 seasons with the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders.
“Sure sport plans may dictate utilization in another way,” Gladstone stated. “Placing a quantity on [a snap count] at this stage is untimely.”
Whereas they have not decided methods to divide his workload, count on the Jaguars to aim to maximise his two-way capabilities this season. They let him work at CB/WR throughout OTAs and necessary minicamp, additional tipping their plans for the 2024 Heisman winner.
