Jaguars making notable change to Travis Hunter’s role for 2026
NY Post
Those holding fantasy footballs shares of Travis Hunter Jr. need a hug.
The Jaguars plan for the two-way phenom to focus more on his cornerback duties than his wide receiver role during the 2026 season, according to NFL Network.
“They plan to play him as a full-time cornerback, a part-time receiver, which is a switch from last year when he played double his snaps at receiver than cornerback,” Cameron Wolfe said Friday night.
“I hear fantasy football fans groaning. They think Travis Hunter can be an elite cornerback and still an impact player on offense.”
There had been questions after the Jaguars drafted the former Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft if he would remain a unicorn in the NFL, a true two-way standout, or eventually settle more into one role while aiding with the other position when needed.
Hunter played more on offense than defense last year before his season ended early due to an injury, playing 324 offensive snaps to 162 defensive plays (exactly twice the amount), per Pro Football Talk.
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