The new Jaguars regime kicked off their first NFL draft by boldly trading up to the No. 2 pick to take cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter. The Jaguars' leadership—owner Shad Khan, executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli, general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen—were all aligned in the decision to trade up for Hunter despite not necessarily knowing him well on a personal level.
Outside of an interview at the scouting combine, the Jaguars did not talk to Hunter during the draft process. They did not host any prospects for pre-draft visits, and instead gained confidence in their decision to take the Heisman trophy winner through Boselli talking with Colorado coach Deion Sanders about Hunter and his goal to play both ways as a pro.
