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Travis Hunter Takes Bigger Defensive Load in Jaguars’ Win as Two-Way Experiment Advances

Jacksonville is sticking to a science-driven workload plan that maps his snaps each week.

Overview

  • He played roughly 80 snaps in the 17–10 victory over Houston, with 41 on defense and 35 on offense, marking his first game with more defensive than offensive snaps.
  • Hunter posted a career-high six tackles on defense and added a 21-yard reception, while also logging his first special-teams plays of the season.
  • Through three games his offensive output remains modest at 10 receptions for 54 yards, fueling questions about immediate returns for the No. 2 pick.
  • Coach Liam Coen said the team has not set a hard snap limit after Hunter logged 85 snaps (42 offense, 43 defense) in Week 2, with staff coordinating his usage alongside a performance-science program.
  • League voices and former players are urging a one-position focus, but the Jaguars, who traded up to draft him second overall, remain committed to refining his two-way role week to week.