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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News
Hunter, the former No. 2 overall pick, didn't seem to take kindly to reports that the Jags planned for him to be a primary corner and part-time receiver. The truth won't be known until Hunter is on the field for a significant amount of time. How much he participates early in camp and where that participation takes place will indicate the club's intentions. If Hunter is the lockdown corner most believe he's capable of being and continues to make plays at receiver, the Jags could have trouble taking him off the gridiron. The rest of the offensive playmakers could have some say in how much time Hunter sees at WR. After a disappointing second season, Brian Thomas Jr. has received glowing reviews this offseason, Parker Washington soared to close last season, and Jakobi Meyers remains a consistent professional. If BTJ gets back on track, there could be less of a reason to use Hunter in a ton of offensive sets.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter is recovering from November surgery to repair his right LCL that ended his rookie season after seven games. Defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile praised his recovery effort, noting "he really put his best foot forward in the weight room as he was recovering from a lower-body injury" and "built up his upper body and everything. So he just looks really physical." Hunter is now participating in his first full practices since the injury.
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PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter gained ten pounds of muscle over the offseason for his second NFL season and reports feeling lighter on his feet despite initial concerns about the added weight. Now listed at 185 pounds, he reached 22.6 mph in speed testing at the Jaguars facility—only the third instance since 2016 NextGen Stats tracking began, behind Tyreek Hill (23.24 mph in 2016) and Raheem Mostert. Head coach Liam Coen noted Hunter "feels lighter" when running with the added muscle, and Hunter aims to reach 23 mph. The two-way player is participating in his first full practices since November surgery to repair his right LCL, which ended his rookie season after seven games.
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Hunter has returned from a nine-month rehab following November knee surgery (lateral collateral ligament repair) and is running faster than his rookie season despite gaining 10 pounds of muscle. He reached 22.6 mph during offseason workouts at the Jaguars' facility, putting him in rare air—only Tyreek Hill (23.24 mph) and Raheem Mostert have posted top speeds exceeding 22.6 mph in games since NFL NextGen Stats began tracking in 2016. Hunter's goal is to crack 23 mph. Coach Liam Coen noted Hunter appears to be running faster than he did last season despite the injury and recovery.
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PositiveNewsJul 31, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Just went LIVE for an hour to catch you up on the latest news and analysis around the NFL Travis Hunter is an outside WR? Rhamondre RB1? Luther Burden & Rome Odunze? Chase Brown featured? I did this in my car for YOU and do it nearly every day - like/sub/share below

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PositiveNewsJul 31, 2026Underdog NFL
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Travis Hunter and BTJ are trying to beat Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers to the building, via @​ActionSportsJax: "Park and Kob are the first people in the building ... Might not be able to beat Park because he turns the alarm on and off. Parker's here all day." <

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026SleeperNFL
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Travis Hunter snap tracker during 11 on 11s, per @​ESPNdirocco Day 1 snaps: 8 defensive snaps 4 offensive snaps Day 2 snaps: 8 defensive snaps 4 offensive snaps Day 3 snaps: 8 defensive snaps 7 offensive snaps 📈

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Flock Fantasy
Travis Hunter played eight defensive snaps and four offensive snaps on day one of training camp, indicating he will primarily play defense but is expected to play both sides of the ball. Chris Rodriguez does not view this as impactful for fantasy purposes. Hunter was drafted at pick 143 in a live draft; Rodriguez was interested to see where Travis Hunter would be drafted after the report indicated he played more on the defensive side of the ball than the offensive side in camp, though he still played on both. The report on Hunter's defensive versus offensive snap split did not appear to impact his draft cost in back-to-back drafts.
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cornerback Travis Hunter made his presence felt on both offense and defense, demonstrating the dual-contribution plan head coach Liam Coen has described for Hunter in 2026. On defense, he covered Josh Cameron on a deep out-breaking route along the sideline, forcing him out of bounds in a competitive rep that showcased his competitive instincts. On offense, he pulled in a 15-yard out-breaking route later in the session, exemplifying the two-way role the organization has been counting on.
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Big Cat Country
Cornerback Travis Hunter made his presence felt on both sides of the ball on Thursday, demonstrating the dual-contribution plan head coach Liam Coen has described for Hunter in 2026. Beyond his coverage rep against Josh Cameron where he forced the receiver out of bounds, Hunter pulled in a 15-yard out-breaking route on offense later in the session. The source notes Thursday was an early example of the dual-contribution plan playing out in practice.
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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Big Cat Country
Cornerback Travis Hunter made his presence felt on both sides of the ball during Day 2, demonstrating the dual-contribution plan head coach Liam Coen has described for 2026. Beyond a coverage rep against Josh Cameron where he forced the receiver out of bounds on a deep out-breaking route, Hunter pulled in a 15-yard out-breaking route on offense later in the session. The dual-contribution day is exactly what Coen has described as the plan for Hunter in 2026, and Thursday was an early example of it playing out in practice.
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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Dataroma
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If training camp snaps affect your opinion on Travis Hunter for 2026, you’re ngmi Projectable volume and routes is literally the opposite of what you’re drafting him for. In best ball, the spike week potential and the injury-contingent value as an extremely talented WR4 is the thesis of the play (with upside for more if he’s that good). Redraft, he’s just a last round or two stash to see what happens over the 1st couple weeks, and the rare WR handcuff if your league has deeper benches. Remain...

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 202632BeatWriters
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Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter 11-on-11 snap tracker Day 2 snaps: 12 (8 defense, 4 offense) Total snaps: 24 (16 defense, 4 offense) One catch on two targets on offense. Targeted once on defense and WR Josh Campbell didn’t get both feet in bounds.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
The source notes that Travis Hunter might still be the best wide receiver on the Jaguars roster currently, but he is going to play more on the defensive side of the ball, limiting his offensive upside. He was operating out of the slot role to start last year before getting injured, after which Parker Washington was thrown into that role. His dual-sport role means he won't be a full-time offensive player, similar to how Trey Harris is ranked behind him despite not being a full-time offensive player.
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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter, the second-overall pick from 2025, returned to training camp on Day 1 wearing both offensive and defensive jerseys. According to ESPN's Michael DiRocco, he played 12 total snaps during 11-on-11 team drills: eight on defense, four on offense. The plan remains unchanged—Hunter will focus on being a starting cornerback while continuing to cross-train on offense. Head coach Liam Coen emphasized the intentional approach to managing his dual-role reps, noting that Hunter needs to eventually get double the snaps of a normal player. Coen stated Hunter "feels lighter" after putting on 10 pounds of muscle and is "going to go into the season feeling more confident in what he's been able to put on his body, for armor purposes and physicality." The source notes "It doesn't really look like Hunter is recovering from an injury."
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PositiveInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter showed no signs of injury recovery during Day 1 of training camp. Head coach Liam Coen stated: "It doesn't really look like Hunter is recovering from an injury." Coen further noted that Hunter is "confident in himself, in his physicality right now" and expects him to "go into the season feeling more confident in what he's been able to put on his body, for armor purposes and physicality." While Coen acknowledged Hunter needs to "get in football shape," the overall assessment was positive regarding his health and readiness.
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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter, the second overall pick from 2025, returned to training camp on Day 1 wearing both offensive and defensive jerseys. According to ESPN's Michael DiRocco, he played 12 total snaps during 11-on-11 team drills: eight on defense, four on offense. The plan remains unchanged—Hunter will focus on being a starting cornerback while continuing to cross-train on offense. Head coach Liam Coen emphasized the intentional approach to managing his dual-role reps, noting that Hunter needs double the snaps of a normal player. Coen stated: "He's definitely got some of those freaky traits" and highlighted that Hunter "feels lighter" after putting on 10 pounds of muscle, suggesting confidence in his physicality heading into the season.
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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hunter, the second-overall pick from 2025, returned to training camp on Day 1 wearing both offensive and defensive jerseys. According to ESPN's Michael DiRocco, he played 12 total snaps during 11-on-11 team drills: eight on defense, four on offense. The plan remains unchanged—Hunter will focus on being a starting cornerback while continuing to cross-train on offense. Head coach Liam Coen emphasized the intentional approach to balancing his reps, noting that Hunter needs to eventually get double the amount of snaps a normal player receives. Coen stated: "He's definitely got some of those freaky traits" and noted Hunter feels "lighter" after putting on 10 pounds of muscle, suggesting confidence in his physicality heading into the season.
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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Head coach Liam Coen expressed confidence in Hunter's physical development and readiness, stating Hunter feels lighter after adding 10 pounds of muscle for armor and physicality purposes. Coen said, 'He's definitely got some of those freaky traits' and noted Hunter is confident in his physicality and will enter the season feeling more confident in what he's been able to put on his body. While Hunter needs to get into football shape, Coen called it 'exciting to see' his development.
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