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Eva Geitheim

Everything the Jaguars Have Said About Plan for Two-Way Star Travis Hunter

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands with Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter after he is selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the number two pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars shockingly traded up to the No. 2 pick to draft Colorado cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter, the most intriguing prospect in this year's draft class. Hunter successfully played at two positions during his collegiate career, and is looking to do the same in the NFL.

No player has successfully played consistently on offense and defense since former Philadelphia Eagles center and linebacker Chuck Bednarik retired after the 1962 season, but Hunter is set on playing two ways. What makes Hunter unique is he is incredible at both positions—so good that there is no consensus of where he should primarily play as a pro. Some teams saw him as a cornerback, while others viewed him as a receiver first.

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