ESPN breaks down how Jaguars should utilize Travis Hunter in 2026
ESPN explored what Travis Hunter’s ideal workload could look like in 2026, including a larger role at cornerback.
One major question surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason is how they should utilize Travis Hunter. In 2025, the Jaguars traded up to pick No. 2 in the NFL Draft to land Hunter, and it's not hard to see why.
He not only won the Heisman Trophy, but the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards, for the best defensive player and wide receiver, respectively. He's the only person in college football history to ever win both. Hunter's rookie season was initially promising.
Hunter would play both offense and defense, and he seemed to be on the verge of breaking out on offense before an injury cut his rookie season short. However, there is a lot of hype and expectation towards what he can accomplish in his sophomore season. The big question, though, is where Hunter will take most of his snaps.
It's assumed that he will see more opportunities at cornerback this season, while still having a role on the offensive side of the ball. However, ESPN's Ben Solak believes the Jaguars should be very mindful of how many snaps Hunter plays on offense, so as not to sacrifice what he can add defensively. First, Solak pointed out that Hunter has the talent and potential to become one of the best CBs in the league: I'm very bullish on his future there.