Travis Hunter adds weight in preparation for second NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Travis Hunter has successfully gained 10 pounds during the offseason, enhancing his strength as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season with the Jaguars. After recovering from a knee injury that ended his rookie season, Hunter reported that he feels lighter on his feet despite the added weight. He noted that training helped him maintain his speed, clocking in at a record 22.6 miles per hour. Hunter is optimistic about his performance in both his wide receiver and defensive back roles this fall.
- •Travis Hunter gained 10 pounds during the offseason.
- •He worked to recover from a knee injury that ended his rookie season.
- •Hunter reported feeling lighter on his feet despite the weight gain.
- •He reached a new speed record of 22.6 miles per hour.
- •Hunter aims to play significant roles as a wide receiver and defensive back.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Travis Hunter feels lighter on his feet after putting on 10 pounds
"Travis Hunter's mixture of size and speed made him a two-way player at Colorado and it led the Jaguars to trade up to take him with the second overall pick of the 2025 draft, but that didn't stop him from changing his body ahead of his second NFL season.
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