“What a Waste of a Pick” “Certified Bust”: NFL Fans React as Jaguars Reportedly Decide Travis Hunter’s Position for 2026 Season
The Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter primarily as a cornerback with part-time receiver duties in 2026, after his knee injury limited him to seven games in 2025.
- Reported on NFL Network's The Insiders on Friday, Wolfe explained the Jaguars' plan to play Hunter as a full-time cornerback and a part-time receiver in 2026.
- Coming off a year where his role tilted toward offense, Hunter was famous at Colorado for playing nearly every snap on both sides before a knee injury in 2025.
- Hunter's rookie stat line shows 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown, plus 15 tackles and three passes defensed, demonstrating impact on both offense and defense.
- The Jaguars plan roster moves to let at least one veteran cornerback walk, expecting Travis Hunter to be 100-percent full-go by Week 1 and excel at cornerback and offense.
- After a 13-win season under head coach Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence improving, the Jacksonville Jaguars aim higher for 2026 while `I hear fantasy football fans groaning.
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Jaguars to make major change to Travis Hunter's role next season: report
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly planning on utilizing former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter differently in his second season.Hunter, 22, is still expected to play both sides of the ball, but how often he plays both ways will change."He will play both sides again in 2026. The big change may come in the usage. From what I understand, they plan to play him as a full-time cornerback, a part-time receiver, which is a switch from last yea…
The Jaguars have a different plan for 2026 with Travis Hunter following his serious injury
Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly planning to shift Travis Hunter primarily to a cornerback role next season, significantly reducing his offensive workload. The move marks a sta
Insider Shares Major Update on Jaguars Plans for Travis Hunter in 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off an incredible turnaround season. Just a year removed from finishing with a top-five pick and firing their head coach, the Jaguars won 13 games and the AFC South, finishing the regular season with eight straight wins and hosting a playoff game. Even though Jacksonville lost in the wildcard round to the Bills, the arrow is firmly pointing up for this team, especially with HC Liam Coen at the helm.A major rea…
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