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Arik Armstead praises Travis Hunter's talent and versatility in Jaguars camp

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Arik Armstead praises Travis Hunter's talent and versatility in Jaguars camp

Summary

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran Arik Armstead expressed admiration for teammate Travis Hunter during training camp. Armstead called Hunter 'one of the most athletically gifted guys' he has encountered, highlighting his impact as a two-way player. After recovering from an LCL injury that limited Hunter's rookie season participation to seven games, he is now primarily focusing on defense this preseason. Armstead emphasized Hunter's unique skills, noting his ability to play defensive back like a wide receiver. As training camp progresses, Hunter has logged a majority of his snaps on defense, with 183 out of 249 total snaps recorded.

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•Arik Armstead commended Travis Hunter's athleticism and talent.
•Hunter missed most of his rookie season due to injury.
•He is focusing mainly on defense in training camp.
•Hunter has played 183 defensive snaps this preseason.
•Armstead compares Hunter's skills to those of elite players.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars Star Doesn’t Hold Back on His Honest Thoughts on Travis Hunter

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Jacksonville Jaguars veteran Arik Armstead gives his honest thoughts on Travis Hunter. The post Jaguars Star Doesn’t Hold Back on His Honest Thoughts on Travis Hunter appeared first on HEAVY.
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