Overview
- Hunter logged a season-high defensive workload and his first career interception in the Week 3 win, while playing only five offensive snaps according to early snap tracking.
- The Jaguars are using a multi-player outside-corner rotation to keep defenders fresh, a philosophy coaches say explains Hunter’s heavy defensive role and limited reps on offense.
- Team officials and insiders say the limited early usage is deliberate because Hunter is coming off an LCL tear and has only nine career NFL games of experience.
- Outside voices including Colorado coach Deion Sanders have publicly questioned the offense-light plan, and coaches have acknowledged they will look for ways to increase Hunter’s offensive opportunities.
- Jacksonville paid up to draft Hunter and expects his two-way role to grow gradually over the season, so practice rep totals and weekly snap reports are the key signals to watch for changes.