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Eva Geitheim

Travis Hunter Explains Why Fit With Jaguars Is a 'Blessing' After Signing Rookie Contract

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially locked up wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter this weekend by signing him to a four-year, $46.65 million rookie deal.

Before the Jaguars surprised by trading up to the No. 2 pick to select Hunter, there were questions regarding whether the team that drafted Hunter would allow him to play both positions or how they would divide up his role. The Tennessee Titans saw Hunter as a cornerback first while the Cleveland Browns viewed him primarily as a receiver. Though the Baltimore Ravens knew they were not in position to draft him, John Harbaugh expressed doubts about him being able to play both ways at the NFL level.

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