Travis Hunter intercepts Drake Maye in end zone for first career pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Travis Hunter achieved his first NFL interception during a game on September 27, 2026, between the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. With the Jaguars leading 14-3 late in the first half, Hunter picked off a pass intended for tight end Efton Chism in the end zone, catching the ball while getting both feet down in bounds. This interception occurred on a third-and-goal situation from the 2-yard line, marking Hunter’s first major defensive highlight after a rookie season where he struggled to make an impact on either side of the ball. Now primarily focused on defense, Hunter's performance may signal an upward trend for his career.
- •Travis Hunter's interception came late in the first half.
- •The Jaguars led the game 14-3 at the time.
- •Hunter secured the pick from Drake Maye's pass.
- •This interception is Hunter's first in the NFL.
- •He played primarily on defense in the 2026 season.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Travis Hunter's first career interception is a pick of Drake Maye in the end zone
"The two-way Heisman Trophy-winning star struggled to make an impact on either side of the ball as a rookie. The Jaguars are hoping his interception is a sign of things to come with a new focus on defense in his second NFL season.
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