Travis Hunter Interception: Jaguars Practice Highlights
- The Jacksonville Jaguars are giving their No.2 overall pick, Travis Hunter, opportunities on both sides of the ball.
- A video posted by the Jaguars on Tuesday showed Hunter intercepting a pass intended for Darius Lassiter.
- During his time as a cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes last season, Hunter tallied 36 tackles, 11 passes defended, and four interceptions.
Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ dynamic rookie, is turning heads at OTAs, adn his interception is the talk of the town. News Directory 3 is on the scene to report that Hunter, known for his extraordinary receiving skills, is making waves on defense too.During Tuesday’s practice, Hunter showcased his remarkable athleticism by snagging an extraordinary interception, leaving coaches and fans alike buzzing with excitement. The Jaguars are exploring Hunter’s versatility, splitting his time between wide receiver and cornerback positions, and the early results are promising. Secondary coach Ron Milus is eager to develop Hunter’s defensive prowess further, recognizing his innate talent in the secondary. With the coaching staff impressed, what role will Hunter ultimately carve out for himself? Discover what’s next for the Jaguars’ rising star.
Travis Hunter Impresses at Jaguars OTAs, Showcasing Two-Way Skills
The Jacksonville Jaguars are giving their No.2 overall pick, Travis Hunter, opportunities on both sides of the ball. hunter, who won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and was named big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, has been splitting time between wide receiver and cornerback during Organized Team activities (OTAs).
A video posted by the Jaguars on Tuesday showed Hunter intercepting a pass intended for Darius Lassiter. Hunter deflected the ball with his right arm before securing the catch as he fell to the ground. While the play might have been reviewed in a regular game,it highlighted Hunter’s athleticism and ball skills.
During his time as a cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes last season, Hunter tallied 36 tackles, 11 passes defended, and four interceptions. While he is expected to focus more on wide receiver for the Jaguars, secondary coach Ron Milus has already expressed a desire to work more with Hunter on defense, recognizing his potential as a defensive back.
“Milo came up to me after practice and said, ‘Can we have him more?’ That’s a good thing, right?” jaguars coach Liam Coen said this week. “We were in the red area on Friday and he didn’t end up making any plays on the ball, but just the movement skills in some of the man coverages, the feel in zone, you can definitely see how natural it is for him. Still learning, still growing, still trying to learn the calls as much as possible. But when you see him just in the actual 7-on and team setting, he doesn’t look out of place by any means.”
What’s next
As OTAs continue, the Jaguars will further evaluate how best to utilize Travis Hunter’s unique skill set, balancing his contributions on offense and defense to maximize his impact on the team. The coaching staff aims to refine his understanding of the playbook and integrate him seamlessly into both units.