Do not rule out the Jacksonville Jaguars asking rookie cornerback/extensive receiver Travis Hunter to play each methods for a complete recreation this upcoming season.
In a Tuesday interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jaguars common supervisor James Gladstone defined how Hunter’s unbelievable stamina might allow him to play offense and protection for a whole recreation.
“He doesn’t tire,” Gladstone advised Sirius XM’s Andrew Siciliano. “He is bought a spark, he is bought 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 variety 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 finished?” 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 school two-way stars often deal with one place on the professional stage.
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 recreation 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 how you can 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.
