Travis Hunter says he wants to play every snap after putting on a show in practice
Key Points:
- Travis Hunter, the Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback, played significant snaps on both offense and defense last season before a knee injury, and is currently taking more defensive snaps in training camp.
- In recent practice, Hunter showcased his dual-threat ability with an interception and two catches, including a 35-yard reception, playing 10 defensive and 7 offensive snaps in team drills.
- Hunter expressed a strong desire to play every snap on both sides of the ball, a capability his former coach Deion Sanders believes he possesses, reflecting his college performance where he played nearly equal snaps offensively and defensively.
- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence acknowledged Hunter’s talent and versatility but emphasized that the coaching staff will decide where Hunter contributes most, noting the team's depth on offense.
- Hunter suffered a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee last October, underwent surgery in November, and finished his rookie year with 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown, along with 15 tackles on defense.