Travis Hunter

Jacksonville Jaguars
Wide Receiver #12
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Travis Hunter Still "Viewed as a Cornerstone Piece Offensively" in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is "still viewed as a cornerstone piece offensively and a dangerous downfield threat," according to Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated. Hunter's rookie year in 2025 was cut short after he suffered a season-ending LCL injury in Week 7. Before the injury, he played 67% of Jacksonville's offensive snaps and 36% of the team's defensive snaps, and the prevailing thought this offseason has been that his usage could shift more towards the defensive side of the ball in 2026. However, Manzano's reporting suggests that Hunter could remain heavily involved in the Jaguars passing game. The 23-year-old recorded 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown on 45 targets last season and had his best game in his final appearance of the year, hauling in eight catches for 101 yards and a score on 14 targets against the Los Angeles Rams. Hunter's fantasy value is difficult to project due to his uncertain role, but he remains a high-upside wide receiver option if he can carve out consistent playing time on offense.

Jun 9, 2026 8:11 AM EST

Dynasty Managers Regret Drafting Travis Hunter?

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) is expected to be a full-go for training camp. He continues to recover from last season's torn LCL, and it doesn't sound like he'll have any limitations this summer. With that said, an uptick in defensive snaps and a crowded receiver room could spell disaster for Hunter's fantasy value in non-IDP leagues. The former first-round pick's career was already off to a slow start on the offensive side of the ball. He posted single-digit fantasy points (PPR) in each of his first six games last year before finally breaking out for eight catches, 101 yards, and one touchdown in Week 7. However, that was his last game of the season due to injury. Hunter averaged 9.1 fantasy points on offense last year, and if he's going to play more on defense in 2026, we'd have to imagine his offensive involvement goes down. And even if he does end up having a similar snap share, his overall productivity will take a hit due to the fact that he's also devoting so much energy and effort to playing on defense. Furthermore, Hunter has added competition in the form of Jakobi Meyers, who wasn't on the team when he was healthy last year. The presence of Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Parker Washington could drop Hunter to fourth on the wide receiver depth chart, stripping him of almost all his value in redraft leagues and also hurting dynasty managers. Hunter still has the potential to play more offense in the future, but the short-term outlook feels like a punch to the gut for fantasy managers who took him in the first round of rookie drafts last year. He has quickly fallen to WR54 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

May 7, 2026 7:37 AM EST

Travis Hunter Expected to Play Both Ways in Year 2

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said on Wednesday on the Rich Eisen Show that wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) should be "full-go" for the start of training camp in late July and that he will play both on offense and defense again in 2026 in his second NFL season. The 22-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner tore the LCL in his knee in late October, cutting what could have been a promising rookie year short. The former second overall pick out of Colorado finished his rookie campaign with 28 receptions on 45 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven games on offense, and he really didn't do much as a receiver until his final game in London against the Los Angeles Rams, when he went over 100 yards for the first time and scored his lone TD. Gladstone elaborated that Hunter is expected to see an uptick in usage as a defensive back in 2026, but that won't mean that Hunter's usage on offense will decrease. He's going to play both ways, but the Jags have more of a need in their defensive backfield than they do in their WR room. On offense, Hunter will still be involved, but with Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Parker Washington all still around, it's going to be difficult for him to stand out from a production standpoint every week as a pass-catcher. Hunter's redraft and dynasty stock is down considerably from what it was a year ago at this time, and RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 75 fantasy wideout for the upcoming season.

May 6, 2026 5:13 PM EST

Travis Hunter Will Still Play Receiver in 2026

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter (knee) will still play wide receiver in his second year in 2026. A TV segment recently expressed disappointment that Hunter will "no longer" play both sides of the ball, which is incorrect. General manager James Gladstone said back in January that the former Heisman Trophy winner will play more cornerback in his sophomore season, but he will still play some receiver. In seven games in his rookie campaign, Hunter caught 28 passes for 298 yards and one touchdown on 45 targets through seven games before suffering a season-ending knee injury that required surgery. The 22-year-old second overall pick had a breakout game in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams with eight catches for 101 yards and his only touchdown before injuring his knee in practice the following week. Hunter's fantasy value is by no means dead going forward, but it will be even more difficult to make a consistent fantasy impact in 2026 if he's playing fewer snaps on offense.

Apr 15, 2026 8:41 AM EST

Travis Hunter to be Full-Time Cornerback, Part-Time Wide Receiver in 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter (knee) should be a full participant by training camp, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Hunter suffered a torn LCL during practice in October and missed the entire second half of the 2025 campaign. When he returns to the field, he'll be a full-time cornerback and part-time receiver. While Hunter was heavily involved as a receiver before getting injured in his rookie season, this latest update falls in line with the general consensus from before the 2025 NFL Draft that Hunter offered the most value on defense. It seems highly unlikely that Hunter will match last year's average of 6.4 targets per game. Not only is he going to play fewer offensive snaps, but he also faces plenty of competition for targets with Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington all in the mix. Hunter currently ranks #74 overall in RotoBaller's early fantasy football rankings for the 2026 season.

Apr 9, 2026 6:25 PM EST

Travis Hunter to be "Limited Participant" During Offseason Workouts

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said that wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) "will be a limited participant" throughout offseason workouts with the hope that he'll be ready for training camp this summer, according to Alessandra Pontbriand of WJXT4 Sports. Hunter is reportedly "well ahead of schedule" in his recovery from surgery to fix a torn LCL in his right knee that he suffered in his rookie campaign in 2025. Still, the Jags aren't going to rush the former Heisman Trophy winner this offseason. Barring a setback this summer, the 22-year-old two-way star and former second overall pick should be good to go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. Unfortunately for his managers in dynasty leagues, Hunter is expected to be deployed much more as a defensive back in his sophomore season than on offense. His fantasy value was inflated going into his rookie year, and Hunter finished with only 298 receiving yards and one touchdown as a receiver on 28 receptions in seven games before his season-ending knee injury.

Apr 9, 2026 9:28 AM EST

Travis Hunter "Very Well Ahead" of Schedule in Rehab From Knee Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter (knee) is "very well ahead" of schedule in his rehab from right-knee surgery on Nov. 11 of his rookie season, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. Hunter injured the LCL in his knee during practice on Oct. 30 and never played again in 2025. Coen "cannot say for certain" if Hunter will be cleared to take part in organized team activities or for mandatory minicamp in May to June. The 22-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado was just starting to see a bigger role on offense last year before injuring his knee, and he finished with 28 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven games played. The Jaguars have said they plan on Hunter having a much bigger role as a defensive back in 2026, which is bad news for the former second overall pick's stock in dynasty/keeper leagues. The Jaguars are pretty set at wideout already with Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Parker Washington, so it will be a tough battle for snaps and targets in Jacksonville's offense moving forward for Hunter.

Mar 30, 2026 6:58 PM EST

Is Travis Hunter Now an IDP-Only Asset?

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter (knee) saw nearly a 2:1 offense-to-defense snap-count split in his rookie campaign and appeared to be on the verge of a breakout before an LCL knee injury ended his season in Week 7. With reports out of Jacksonville that Hunter will spend year two as a full-time defensive back with part-time offensive usage, the 22-year-old has slipped outside the top-100 dynasty players in consensus rankings. The Jaguars remain adamant that they will not trade receiver Brian Thomas Jr., creating a bit of a bottleneck at the position with Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, and making Hunter more valuable to the team on defense. Even in IDP formats, cornerbacks often rely on outlier seasons to gain fantasy relevance, and Hunter's limited work at receiver might not be enough to make him anything more than a late-round upside-play.

Mar 14, 2026 4:59 PM EST

Travis Hunter to be "Full-Time Defensive Back, Part-Time Receiver" in 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter (knee) is expected to be 100% healthy for Week 1 of the 2026 season this fall, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, although his usage will change a lot. Hunter's rookie season ended early due to an LCL knee injury that required surgery, and he finished with 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown on 45 targets in seven games played. Wolfe reports that the Jaguars plan to use the former Heisman Trophy winner as a full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver in 2026. In 2025, Hunter played more than double his snaps on offense than as a defensive back. Jacksonville thinks Hunter can be an elite cornerback while also being an impact player on offense, although this news is going to drastically affect his fantasy value in a negative way entering Year 2.

Feb 13, 2026 4:44 PM EST

Travis Hunter to Primarily Play Cornerback in 2026?

ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that "early indications" are that Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star and former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is "primarily going to be a cornerback and have a package of plays on offense." Hunter's rookie season in the NFL was cut short by a season-ending knee injury, but he finished the year as more of a receiver than a cornerback. He played 67% of the offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps before his non-contact knee injury in practice on Oct. 30. The Jaguars will continue to use Hunter on offense, but they have more of a need at defensive back going into next season. Hunter could start across from Jourdan Lewis while also playing in nickel situations. What general manager James Gladstone does in free agency will help clarify what exactly the Jags will do with Hunter, but right now, it looks like his fantasy football stock will drop drastically.

Jan 26, 2026 2:34 PM EST

Travis Hunter Expected to Play More Defense in 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said that wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter's (knee) rehab from a torn LCL is going "as expected," and he will play on both offense and defense next season, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Hunter played 67% of the offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps in his first seven NFL games in 2025 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Wolfe says to expect Hunter to play much more on the defensive side in 2026, which will be a bigger need for the Jaguars. Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in last April's draft, had surgery on his knee on Nov. 11. The 22-year-old caught 28 of his 45 targets for 298 yards and a touchdown before his injury, but he was starting to see a bigger role right before he got hurt. Hunter should be fully ready for the start of next season, but coming off injury and expected to see less time on offense means that his price tag on draft day will most certainly drop considerably from what it was going into his rookie season.

Jan 14, 2026 12:03 PM EST

Travis Hunter to Remain a Two-Way Player in 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter (knee) unfortunately saw his rookie campaign come to an early end. Hunter was only able to play in seven games before suffering a season-ending knee injury that required surgery. There was speculation that Hunter might make the switch to one position following this injury. So far, the Jags have stated they plan to continue using Hunter as a two-way player. His injury occurred during a non-contact play during practice, so it doesn't sound like it had anything to do with the wear-and-tear of playing two positions. He finished his rookie season with 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown.

Nov 16, 2025 7:43 AM EST

Travis Hunter To Be A One-Way Player?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said any discussion about making wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter a one-way player in the future is "premature," according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Hunter (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2025 season following surgery to repair an LCL injury, which has only amplified questions about whether he will continue to play both offense and defense. The former Heisman Trophy winner was billed as a once-in-a-generation player, although many doubted he would be able to withstand the same number of two-way snaps that he played as a standout at Colorado. For fantasy managers, especially those in dynasty formats, Hunter becoming only a wide receiver would be the absolute best-case scenario. Offensively, Hunter finished his rookie season with 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown in seven games.

Nov 13, 2025 9:25 AM EST

Travis Hunter Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie star cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery and is now eyeing a return for the 2026 season, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hunter underwent an LCL repair and is expected to return to full football activities within six months. The Jaguars initially believed Hunter's injury was a short-term one, but it will now end his first year in the NFL prematurely. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner suffered the knee injury in practice last week, coming out of the team's bye. It's terrible timing, as the second overall pick was starting to take on a bigger role on offense, as evidenced by his eight-catch, 101-yard, one-touchdown performance in Week 8. Hunter can be dropped in all single-year fantasy leagues. His season-ending injury makes Parker Washington, who had a receiving and special-teams touchdown last weekend, even more of a waiver-wire priority this week.

Nov 11, 2025 3:17 PM EST

Travis Hunter Not Expected to be Out Long-Term

Despite landing on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury that he suffered in practice last week, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-rounder Travis Hunter (knee) is "not expected to be out long-term," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hunter will be required to miss at least three more games while on IR, but he will be back this year to contribute on offense. With Hunter out and Brian Thomas Jr. coming down with an ankle sprain in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Jaguars acquired pass-catcher Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders on Tuesday. Meyers will give Jacksonville some extra receiver depth with Hunter on IR, while Parker Washington will also see an increased role in the short term. Hunter, 22, had the best game of his young career before the team's Week 8 bye, catching eight of 14 targets for 101 yards and his first NFL touchdown. All signs were pointing toward him having a bigger role on offense in the second half of the year, and fantasy managers will be hoping that's still true when he's activated off IR. Keep Hunter stashed in all fantasy football leagues.

Nov 4, 2025 12:30 PM EST

Optimism Surrounding Travis Hunter's Knee Injury

According to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) is not thought to have suffered long-term damage to his knee after picking up an injury at practice on Thursday. Hunter was the victim of a non-contact injury late in the week. Although reports state his ACL remains intact, the Jags wasted no time sending him to IR. It's hapless timing for the rookie, who was coming off his best performance as a pro. Fortunately, the team doesn't seem too concerned about his ailment, though Silver noted that they have no intention of rushing him back. Either way, Hunter will miss at least the next four contests. While he's sidelined, fantasy managers can expect teammates Parker Washington and Dyami Brown to pick up most of the slack behind the corps' leader, Brian Thomas Jr.

Nov 2, 2025 12:17 AM EST

Travis Hunter's ACL is Intact

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter's (knee) ACL is reportedly intact based on initial testing, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hunter was surprisingly placed on injured reserve on Friday and will miss at least four games after suffering a non-contact injury to his knee during Thursday's practice. The news comes at an unfortunate time as the rookie was coming off his best game of the season before Jacksonville's Week 8 bye, catching eight of 14 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. The 22-year-old was emerging as the top target in the offense, as second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. has struggled and has been dealing with injuries to his wrist and shoulder. Hunter could wind up missing the remainder of the season, but the good news is that there is no structural damage to his ACL.

Oct 31, 2025 4:54 PM EST

Travis Hunter to Miss the Rest of the Season?

According to Hays Carlyon, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is making it sound like rookie first-rounder Travis Hunter (knee) "might not be able to return this season." Coen said Hunter's knee injury suffered in Thursday's practice was of the non-contact variety, which typically is not a good sign. The Jaguars are still evaluating the two-way star to determine the extent of the damage to his knee. But at the very least, he will not be able to return until Week 13 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans after the team placed him on Injured Reserve on Friday. A season-ending injury would obviously be a huge blow for the Jaguars on both sides of the ball. The Heisman Trophy winner was just starting to become more of a threat on offense and had his first career 100-yard game and first touchdown in Week 7 in London. In redraft leagues, fantasy managers need to hang onto Hunter until we know more about the severity of his knee injury.

Oct 31, 2025 1:01 PM EST

Travis Hunter Will Be Placed on Injured Reserve After Suffering Knee Injury in Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that the team is placing rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) on Injured Reserve after Hunter injured his knee during the team's practice on Thursday, per John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. The exact details of Hunter's injury are unclear, but the 22-year-old will now be sidelined through at least Week 12. It's a disappointing turn of events for Hunter, who recorded a season-high eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets in Jacksonville's final game before its Week 8 bye. The rookie looked like a potential second-half breakout candidate for fantasy managers before suffering this injury. Without Hunter, Jaguars wideouts Dyami Brown and Parker Washington appear to be the most likely candidates to see an uptick in targets and playing time alongside Jacksonville WR1 Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder). Thomas Jr. has been limited in practice this week due to a shoulder injury, so the Jaguars could be without both of their top wide receivers in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Oct 31, 2025 11:00 AM EST

Travis Hunter Dealing With Knee Injury, Limited in Thursday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter (knee) was added to the Week 9 injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice with a knee issue after he put in a full practice on Wednesday, according to J.P. Shadrick. It's not clear if Hunter was injured in Thursday's practice or if the Jaguars were giving him a little rest coming out of their bye week, but either way, fantasy managers will be watching closely when Jacksonville releases its final injury report on Friday. As of now, the Heisman Trophy winner should be considered questionable to play this Sunday for a Week 9 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. Head coach Liam Coen has hinted that Hunter will become a bigger part of the passing attack in the second half of the season, potentially elevating him to the WR1 role over Brian Thomas Jr. However, this knee injury could halt those plans, at least temporarily.

Oct 30, 2025 6:11 PM EST