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Deion Sanders critiques Jaguars' treatment of Travis Hunter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Deion Sanders critiques Jaguars' treatment of Travis Hunter

Summary

Deion Sanders has criticized the Jacksonville Jaguars for their handling of Travis Hunter's two-way abilities. Sanders, who coached Hunter in college, expressed disappointment that the team did not seek his advice on maximizing Hunter's talents. During his rookie season, Hunter played primarily as a wide receiver, with the Jaguars planning to utilize him more as a cornerback this year while still having him play offensively on occasion. Sanders believes Hunter should be used full-time at both positions. He also mentioned concerns over Hunter's previous injury and the team's commitment to managing his workload given their strong receiving corps.

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By the Numbers

•Deion Sanders questions Jaguars' use of Travis Hunter.
•Hunter mainly played wide receiver during his rookie season in 2025.
•Sanders argues for Hunter's full-time use at both WR and CB.
•Jaguars are cautious about Hunter’s workload due to previous injuries.
•Team has a strong receiving group, making Hunter’s offensive role smaller.

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11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders weighs in on how Jaguars should utilize Travis Hunter
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What they're saying

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Coach Prime slams Jacksonville for sidelining a generational two-way talent, revealing the franchise never sought his expert advice on maximizing the Heisman winner’s rare and versatile skillset.
— Yahoo Sports