(Image via Jacksonville Jaguars X) WR Travis Hunter? DB Travis Hunter. Well, one guy and two jobs? The Jacksonville Jaguars did not merely drop Travis Hunter’s rookie contract- they rolled it out on the big screen like a blockbuster trailer. In a move as adventurous as the player they just picked up, the Jaguars released not one, but two distinct social media releases on 23rd June 2025. One in honor of WR Travis Hunter and another in honor of DB Travis Hunter. Fans blinked twice. They did a double-take. But make no mistake, as this wasn’t a marketing glitch. It was the Jaguars’ loud and clear message to the NFL: we’re unleashing the league’s most versatile weapon.
Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter dropped a contract as uncommon as his skill
Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, isn’t your average rookie. At Colorado, he turned heads (and broke stopwatches) with jaw-dropping performances on both sides of the ball. He wasn’t just good, but elite. In 2023, he made 57 receptions for 767 yards and 5 touchdowns. He did it along with intercepting 3 and making 30 stops as a lockdown cover corner. Oh, and he averaged more than 110 snaps per game, showing he could really do everything.So when Jacksonville announced on June 22, 2025, it wasn’t about hype, it was about making a point: Travis Hunter isn’t here to fit into any mold. But the hype didn’t end at two tweets. The Jaguars followed it up with a record-breaking contract. It was a fully guaranteed four-year, $46.65 million deal with an NFL-chilling $30.57 million signing bonus. To put that in context, that level of upfront bonus structure is usually reserved for quarterbacks or No. 1 overall draft picks.
Why does this matter for Travis Hunter’s career?
In this day and age of ultra-specialized NFL, a guy taking actual snaps as both wide receiver and cornerback is unheard of. Last to even come close? Deion Sanders, who, aside from being a coincidence, also happened to coach Hunter at Colorado. Most rookies are fighting to break one starting lineup, but Hunter is getting ready to play both.Coaches have suggested he’ll be rotating positions in training camp, hoping to be able to make a meaningful contribution on both sides of the ball. That’s a lofty ask—but if there’s anyone who’s made for it, it’s Travis Hunter.Also Read: “I was seen as a lesser-than girlfriend”: Rob Gronkowski’s longtime lover Camille Kostek was judged by NFL WAGs for not having a ring on her finger | NFL News – Times of India