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Travis Hunter Defends Game-Day Baptism as Skip Bayless Questions His Focus

Hunter says the baptism was a long-planned step in his faith.

Overview

  • The Jaguars rookie was baptized Sunday morning at Celebration Church in Jacksonville hours before the home game against the Seahawks, with video posted to Instagram by eyewitness Kristine Love.
  • Asked postgame, Hunter said he had planned the ceremony, calling Sunday "God's day" and describing it as part of becoming a better man.
  • He played later that day, finishing with four receptions and two tackles in Jacksonville’s 12-10 loss to Seattle.
  • Skip Bayless criticized the timing in a roughly 28-minute video on X, claiming Hunter is "mentally checking out" on the Jaguars.
  • Bayless cited usage comparisons from Colorado to Jacksonville—claiming 87%/83% on offense/defense in college versus 63%/39% through six NFL games—while supporters pointed to Hunter’s personal faith commitment.