A Rookie Year Cut Short
Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft, was limited to seven games as a rookie after undergoing season-ending knee surgery to repair his LCL. In that short window he still caught 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown on offense, while adding 15 tackles and three passes defended on defense — a snapshot of the two-way workload the Jaguars intend to give him for a full season in 2026. Jacksonville coach Liam Coen has pushed back on any suggestion Hunter would be limited to one side of the ball going forward.
Measurements Without a Combine Workout
Unlike almost every other top prospect in his draft class, Hunter didn't run a 40-yard dash, jump a vertical, or complete a single testing drill at the 2025 combine. He opted to let his college production and film speak for him, choosing instead to display his athleticism at Colorado's pro day. His official combine measurements were still notable: 6-foot-0, 188 pounds, with a 31 3/8-inch arm length — a lean, sturdy frame that answered early questions about whether he had enough size to hold up on both sides of the ball.
| Measurable | Travis Hunter (2025) |
|---|---|
| Height / Weight | 6'0", 188 lbs |
| Arm Length | 31 3/8" |
| Hand Size | 9 1/8" |
| 40-Yard Dash | Did not test |
| Vertical / Broad Jump | Did not test |
The Physical Demand of Playing Two Ways
What makes Hunter's role so rare isn't raw testing numbers — it's the conditioning and positional versatility required to play snap counts at two positions that ask for almost opposite skill sets. Wide receiver rewards long-speed and route-running fluidity; cornerback rewards short-area burst, hip flexibility, and the ability to flip and run backward at full speed. Very few players train both skill sets simultaneously at an elite level, which is part of why true two-way NFL players are essentially nonexistent outside of Hunter.
That versatility has shown up in unexpected ways during camp. Hunter even took reps at placekicker during a joint practice with the Carolina Panthers this preseason, connecting on a 28-yard field goal — a lighthearted moment, but also a reminder of how much athletic range he's asked to bring to the roster on a weekly basis. Through camp, Coen has leaned toward using him primarily at cornerback while managing his offensive reps, citing the coaching value of keeping him locked into one side during 11-on-11 work.