Overview
- Hunter signed a four-year, $46.6 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with a $30.5 million signing bonus after the Jaguars traded up to No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- He publicly outlined an offense-first two-way blueprint, declaring he will focus on wide receiver duties before shifting to cornerback after scoring.
- During late-May OTAs, Hunter participated in both offensive and defensive drills and intercepted a pass intended for Darius Lassiter to highlight his defensive capabilities.
- Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has praised Hunter’s energy and ball skills as the pair forged early chemistry, capped by a signature handshake captured by the NFL.
- At Colorado, Hunter recorded 171 receptions for 2,167 yards on offense and added 87 tackles with nine interceptions on defense, becoming the only player to win both the Biletnikoff and Bednarik awards in the same season.