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Deion Sanders Shares Fatherhood Charge With Travis Hunter as Jaguars Rookie Nears NFL Debut

Hunter had revealed the birth in a "Dear Son" YouTube video posted Aug. 27.

Overview

  • At a Colorado press conference Tuesday, Sanders urged Hunter to "make sure that we're the best darn fathers that ever walked" and to correct what they felt they lacked as children.
  • Sanders described Hunter as being "like a son," saying he is proud of him, loves him, and misses him.
  • Jacksonville is proceeding with a two-way plan for the rookie, who enters Week 1 listed as a starting wide receiver and a backup cornerback.
  • The Jaguars begin the season Sept. 7 against the Panthers at EverBank Stadium, a scheduled opener that would be Hunter's NFL debut.
  • The 22-year-old Heisman winner was drafted No. 2 overall by the Jaguars, and one report places his rookie contract at four years and $46.6 million.