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Eva Geitheim

Travis Hunter Shares Blunt Thoughts on People Doubting His Ability to Play Two Ways

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter (12) runs a route during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

As Travis Hunter prepares to play both wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL, he has been continuing to practice on both offense and defense during training camp. Currently, Hunter is spending his practice day primarily on one side of the ball, but Jaguars coach Liam Coen plans to have him flip flop between both positions on the same day soon.

Hunter excelled at both cornerback and wide receiver for Colorado in college, winning awards at each position as well as the Heisman trophy. As he looks to replicate that success as a pro, Hunter was asked Friday what is the hardest part of playing on both sides of the ball that most people aren't aware of.

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