Jacksonville Jaguars expect Travis Hunter to play primary role at cornerback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars have established high expectations for Travis Hunter as a cornerback entering the current season. According to Albert Breer, the organization believes the player has the potential to develop into a shutdown defensive back. Recent training camp activity reflected this focus, with Hunter taking the vast majority of his 11-on-11 snaps on the defensive side of the ball during the final week of practice. While the coaching staff still intends to include him in the wide receiver rotation, his usage on offense is expected to fluctuate based on specific matchups and game situations. The team appears to be preparing him for a substantial defensive workload in Week 1. This deployment aims to maximize his ball skills and instincts to provide the secondary with added playmaking ability.
- •The Jacksonville Jaguars project Travis Hunter as a potential shutdown cornerback.
- •Training camp repetitions for Hunter were concentrated almost exclusively on defense.
- •Offensive opportunities for Hunter will depend on weekly game situations and matchups.
- •Albert Breer and Cameron Wolfe both highlighted the team's emphasis on his defensive role.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider reveals Jaguars expectations for Travis Hunter at cornerback
"SI's Albert Breer shared what the Jaguars expectations are for Travis Hunter at the cornerback position.
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