Hunter's Return Boosts Jaguars' Defense

0:00On April 9th, Jaguar's GM James Gladstone dropped some good news on Travis Hunter, saying the two-way star should be back at full strength when training camp kicks off this summer. Hunter's rookie year in 2025 got cut short after just seven games with a torn LCL from an October practice. Still, he balled out with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown at receiver, plus 15 tackles in three passes. Defended at corner, the Jags went all in for him, trading up to the number two pick in the 2025 draft after he won the Heisman at Colorado the year before. They shipped their number 5, 36, and 126 picks, plus their 2026 first-rounder to the Browns to snag him. Hunter logged 66.7% of offensive snaps and 35.9% on defense before the injury, proving he could. Handle both sides. Fans and analysts are buzzing because a healthy hunter fixes a big hole, especially since

1:03Jackseville needs cornerbacks more than extra receivers, right now. Word is his role flips next season. He'll go full-time at corner, with part-time receiver duties, per reports from earlier this year. That means Trevor Lawrence leans harder on guys like Parker Washington, Jacobi Myers, and Brian Thomas Jr. in the passing game. Either way, getting Hunter fully dialed in for camp is huge for head coach Liam Cohen, setting the Jags of strong for whatever 2026. Throws at them. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.