Travis Hunter has set his standard high, wanting to play both offense and defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s difficult for every NFL player to do what Hunter does. Hunter is aware of the issues of being a two-way player, which are not simple.
Recently, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jared Verse reminded Hunter of the possible issues he could face. Verse warned Hunter that playing both ways is something he could never do. Verse said that playing both ways in college is different from playing both ways in the NFL. Although he appreciated Travis Hunter, he said there are some things you can’t do in the NFL.
“I’m not going to lie, playing both ways, that’s something that genuinely I could never do,” Verse said. “Seeing that, that’s probably impossible. The league is a lot different than college; in college, you can take a snap off here or there, but you can’t do that in the league,”Verse said.
“But, it’s Travis Hunter we’re talking about; he’s a dawg. The way his body moves, the way he acts, and the way he is fundamentally built are different than most people. If he can do it in college at the high level he was doing, and replicate it in the NFL, I see no reason not to,”Verse continued.
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May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) completing a passing drill during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
Travis Hunter To Play Defense Next Week For The Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter has spent two days with the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp working out as a receiver. According to coach Liam Coen, the team is prepping for the regular season, and Hunter has been getting repetitions on defense.
“He’ll be able to get integrated next week on the defensive side of the ball. He’ll start to roll on defense,” Coen said.
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May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) meets with the media following rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
The Jaguars are fortunate to have Travis Hunter on their team. Playing both offensive and defensive positions will get Hunter an edge over opponents. Hunter is also aware that the franchise expects a lot when he takes the field.
“The organization expects a lot out of me. They expect me to come out here and play right away. I’m going to do whatever it takes for me to play right away,”Hunter said.
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May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
Travis Hunter is ready for any challenge. It’s just the start, and he must see how things will work out for himin the big leagues. College football is undoubtedly different than the NFL.
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