Liam Coen prioritizes winning over draft position for Travis Hunter
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen expressed indifference towards Travis Hunter's draft status during the 2026 season. Drafted second overall, Hunter has been contributing primarily at cornerback. Coen emphasized that both he and Hunter focus solely on winning games, dismissing any concerns about player valuations. Hunter's early stats this season include nine tackles, two pass deflections, and one interception. The Jaguars are currently 2-1, leading the AFC South, and are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals on October 4.
- •Liam Coen shows confidence in Travis Hunter's contributions.
- •Hunter focuses primarily on cornerback duties this season.
- •Jaguars lead AFC South with a 2-1 record.
- •Next game is against the Bengals on October 4.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Coen on Travis Hunter's usage: "He cares about winning"
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars’ Liam Coen doesn’t ‘give two Fs’ about where Travis Hunter was drafted
"Liam Coen was defiant about the draft position Travis Hunter as the pair help the Jacksonville Jaguars achieve success throughout the 2026 season. Hunter is going through the second season of his young NFL career with the Jaguars. Jacksonville selected him second overall in the draft, highlighting his two-way talents as a receiver and cornerback […] The post Jaguars’ Liam Coen doesn’t ‘give two Fs’ about where Travis Hunter was drafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Questions have persisted regarding whether the Jaguars are getting the most out of cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in the 2025 draft.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 4:35 AMLiam Coen on Travis Hunter's usage: "He cares about winning"
Questions have persisted regarding whether the Jaguars are getting the most out of cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in the 2025 draft.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:30 AMJaguars’ Liam Coen doesn’t ‘give two Fs’ about where Travis Hunter was drafted
Liam Coen was defiant about the draft position Travis Hunter as the pair help the Jacksonville Jaguars achieve success throughout the 2026 season. Hunter is going through the second season of his young NFL career with the Jaguars. Jacksonville selected him second overall in the draft, highlighting his two-way talents as a receiver and cornerback […] The post Jaguars’ Liam Coen doesn’t ‘give two Fs’ about where Travis Hunter was drafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:24 AM‘Marketing Around Joe Burrow Has Been Inaccurate’ — NFL Analyst Doesn’t Mince Words on Bengals Star’s Hype
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:22 AMHall of Famer says Kyle Shanahan is the best coach he ever had
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:11 AMArizona Cardinals could have success in run game vs. New York Giants
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:06 AMMike Vrabel Explains Drake Maye’s Surprise Injury Report Listing
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 AMCommanders will sport new logo in 2027 season – report – All aTwitter
NFL•Oct 3, 2026, 3:57 AMVikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Insider Update Amid Giants Trade Speculation