Overview
- Hunter played all 76 defensive snaps and recorded zero offensive or special‑teams snaps in the Jaguars’ Week 4 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
- Coen explained the decision by pointing to reduced cornerback depth after Montaric Brown and Christian Braswell were unavailable and said the team did not want to risk an offensive injury.
- Pro Football Focus gave Hunter a career‑best defensive grade after he forced two pass breakups, nearly made an interception that was nullified by a penalty, and limited targets to three catches for about 21–26 yards.
- Hunter’s offensive usage this season has been minimal compared with his rookie year, and Jacksonville’s depth at receiver means the club can lean on him defensively when matchups or injuries demand it.
- The Week 4 breakout sharpens a debate over the No. 2 pick’s value by framing his near‑term role as injury‑driven and coverage‑focused, with future offensive snaps likely to depend on matchup needs or renewed roster health.