Do not rule out the Jacksonville Jaguars asking rookie cornerback/broad receiver Travis Hunter to play each methods for an entire sport this upcoming season.
In a Tuesday interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jaguars normal supervisor James Gladstone defined how Hunter’s unbelievable stamina might allow him to play offense and protection for a complete sport.
“He doesn’t tire,” Gladstone instructed Sirius XM’s Andrew Siciliano. “He is received a spark, he is received the power, the capability from a bodily standpoint to have the ability to do it’s definitely there.”
Gladstone in all probability is not exaggerating. In a narrative printed on April 17, AP Ranch’s Greg Sholars told Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde, “I’ve labored with loads of elite athletes — Olympic sprinters, NBA guys — and by far Travis is essentially the most distinctive.”
“There’s been two questions I’ve by no means heard him ask: What number of? Or are we finished?” Sholars continued. “Most individuals, that is the very first thing they wish to know. He simply goes and goes. We must always dedicate his physique to science.”
Hunter’s seemingly countless power helped him play 1,552 snaps (753 offensive, 776 defensive, and 23 particular groups) in 13 video games for the Colorado Buffaloes in 2024, per Pro Football Focus.
Nonetheless, do not count on Hunter to play each methods extensively within the NFL. Most faculty two-way stars often concentrate on one place on the professional degree.
Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Champ Bailey performed CB/WR for the Georgia Bulldogs however was primarily a CB in 15 seasons with the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders.
“Sure sport plans would possibly dictate utilization in a different way,” Gladstone mentioned. “Placing a quantity on [a snap count] at this stage is untimely.”
Whereas they have not decided how one can divide his workload, count on the Jaguars to aim to maximise his two-way capabilities this season. They let him work at CB/WR throughout OTAs and obligatory minicamp, additional tipping their plans for the 2024 Heisman winner.
