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Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Is Baptized Hours Before Seahawks Game, Then Plays in 20-12 Loss

The two-way rookie called the planned baptism a step toward “becoming a better man.”

Overview

  • Hunter was baptized at Celebration Church in Jacksonville on Sunday morning ahead of the Week 6 matchup with Seattle.
  • A fan-shot video of the ceremony was posted to Instagram and later reshared by his former college coach Deion Sanders.
  • Hunter said he had been planning the baptism and described it as changing his life to become a better man.
  • He played later that afternoon, recording four receptions for 15 yards and two tackles in the Jaguars’ 20-12 defeat.
  • The No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft continues to play on offense and defense, with ESPN listing him at 20 catches for 197 yards this season.