The Jacksonville Jaguars anticipate significant contributions from Travis Hunter at cornerback this season, believing he has the potential to become a “shutdown corner.” While he will also play wide receiver, the team has focused his training camp reps on defense.
According to NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Jaguars “believe (he) can become a shutdown corner.” This expectation aligns with earlier reports from Cameron Wolfe. Hunter’s strengths lie in his ball skills and instincts, which the Jaguars hope will translate into increased playmaking ability on defense.
During the final week-plus of training camp practices, nearly all of Hunter’s 11-on-11 snaps were taken on defense, suggesting the team is preparing him for a substantial defensive workload in Week 1. However, the Jaguars still intend to utilize Hunter as a wide receiver, though his offensive snaps will likely vary based on game situations and matchups.
The Jaguars’ coaching staff believes Hunter can have a greater impact on the defensive side of the ball, especially if he reaches his full potential, given the current composition of both the cornerback and wide receiver positions.
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