Will Hunter play both ways for the Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter was introduced during a press conference Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way player Travis Hunter is set to make his NFL debut soon.
The No. 2 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft will be featured on both sides of the ball for the Jaguars. It’s something Hunter did in high school where he was rated the highest-ranked recruit in his class and in college where he was awarded the 2024 Heisman trophy winner.
Hunter recorded 2,169 receiving yards and 24 receiving touchdowns during his collegiate career on offense. He also turned in an impressive 24 pass deflections and nine interceptions as a defensive back.
Now, he’ll slot into a Jaguars team that needed help at both positions.
Let’s take a look at more information about Hunter.
Will Travis Hunter play on both sides for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Yes, the Jaguars fully intend to allow Hunter to play on offense and defense.
When was Travis Hunter drafted?
Travis Hunter was drafted No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
What is Travis Hunter’s contract?
Hunter signed his four-year, $46,649,114 rookie deal, with a $30,566,628 signing bonus, in June.
How tall is Travis Hunter? What is Travis Hunter’s weight?
Travis Hunter is 6-foot-1, 185 pounds.
How old is Travis Hunter?
Travis Hunter was born May 18, 2003 and turned 22 earlier this year.
What college did Travis Hunter go to?
Travis Hunter went to Jackson State before spending his final two years of college at Colorado.
How many receiving yards/interceptions did Travis Hunter have in college?
Travis Hunter had 2,169 receiving yards and nine interceptions during his career.
Is Travis Hunter married?
Hunter and Leanna Lenee became engaged in February 2024 and got married earlier this year.
When did Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee originally meet?
Hunter said he “shot his shot” via Instagram, but the two were only friends until he went to a friend’s birthday party with her when Lenee was 19, according to People magazine.
They celebrate their dating anniversary on Feb. 26, making social media post in recent years.
Does Travis Hunter have children?
Yes, Hunter released a YouTube video announcing the birth of his first child earlier this year.