Overview
- Hunter unveiled “The Unicorn” nickname during a July 29 interview with CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco, building on early Jaguars X references to his playmaking ability.
- He has alternated snaps at wide receiver and cornerback through OTAs, rookie minicamp and training camp as the team architects a dual-role deployment.
- Head coach Liam Coen acknowledged the logistical challenges of splitting Hunter’s practice workload and confirmed he will play both ways in Friday night’s scrimmage.
- Hunter indicated he plans to market his “Unicorn” nickname with potential merchandise to capitalize on his unique profile.
- NFL analysts such as Lance Zierlein suggest Hunter may make a bigger rookie impact focusing on cornerback if full-time two-way duties become unsustainable.