The Jacksonville Jaguars just pulled off a move that’s going to have people talking all offseason—they traded up to No. 2 overall and selected Travis Hunter. And honestly? There might not be a better spot in the entire NFL for the two-way star to land.
Let’s break it down: Hunter is a unicorn. He’s a true two-way player—an elite wide receiver and a lockdown cornerback—and he wants to keep doing both in the NFL. Not every franchise is built to let that happen. But the Jags? They just might be.
First of all, Jacksonville needed this. They’ve got Trevor Lawrence at quarterback and are still trying to maximize his potential. What they’ve been lacking is a true game-changing receiver who can open up the offense. Enter Hunter. This is a guy who caught 15 touchdowns last year and made it look easy. He’s got the speed, the hands, and that game-breaking ability that makes coordinators stay up at night.
But that’s not all. Flip him around on defense and he’s probably more dangerous. The Jaguars' secondary has had its fair share of struggles, and adding someone who picked off four passes in the Big 12 last year—and played nearly 1,500 snaps—is a massive boost. Jacksonville isn’t just getting a playmaker; they’re getting someone who can contribute on both sides of the ball right now.
What makes it even sweeter is that Jacksonville paid a hefty price to make this happen. They sent the Browns multiple picks, including next year’s first-rounder. That tells you how serious they are about this. They didn’t just fall into Hunter—they went and got him. That kind of belief in a player can go a long way in helping him thrive.
And from Hunter’s perspective? This might be the perfect situation. The Jaguars are a team on the rise with a young QB, a coaching staff that’s shown they can develop talent, and a market that’s big enough to get noticed but not so overwhelming that expectations crush you from day one. There’s room to grow here. Room to shine.
Plus, it’s Florida. You can’t discount that for a guy who grew up in Georgia and spent his college years at Jackson State and Colorado. The climate, the proximity to home, the opportunity to make an impact from day one—it all lines up.
Sure, there will be questions. Can Hunter really play both ways in the NFL? Will the Jags actually let him do it? That remains to be seen. But what’s clear is that if any team is going to try, it’s this one. And if any player can pull it off, it’s Travis Hunter.