Travis Hunter played every snap on defense, none on offense
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Key Points:
- The Jaguars drafted Travis Hunter as a two-way player, but in the recent game against the Bengals, he played exclusively as a cornerback on defense.
- Hunter played every defensive snap due to injuries to other cornerbacks Montaric “Buster” Brown and Christian Braswell, with the coaching staff opting not to risk him on offense.
- Jaguars coach Liam Coen praised Hunter's defensive performance, highlighting his multiple pass breakups, a negated interception, and impactful tackles.
- Although initially envisioned as a two-way player, Hunter is currently utilized primarily as a cornerback, with limited offensive involvement.
- The team values Hunter’s defensive contributions highly, especially when key players are injured, and is cautious about exposing him to injury risks on offense.
