{"id":6611,"date":"2025-06-23T00:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T00:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/6611\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T00:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T00:18:09","slug":"travis-hunter-signs-historic-rookie-contract-with-jacksonville-jaguars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/6611\/","title":{"rendered":"Travis Hunter signs historic rookie contract with Jacksonville Jaguars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Travis Hunter officially signed his four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed contract. His $30.57 million signing bonus, paid entirely upfront, sets a new record\u2014making him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront. The deal\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/3GUPghqHUJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> officially signed No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter Sunday evening after a few months of negotiations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and former Colorado<\/a> football star signed a groundbreaking four-year, $46.65 million rookie deal, marking a unique moment for NFL rookie contracts. Hunter will receive his $30.57 million signing bonus entirely upfront, making him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to be given that pay structure, as noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n

In a clever nod to Hunter’s elite two-way abilities, the Jaguars announced the signing with dual posts on social media, one introducing him as a wide receiver<\/a>, the other as a defensive back<\/a>. Throughout offseason practices, Hunter has been splitting reps between position groups, showcasing the versatility that made him the Heisman Trophy winner.<\/p>\n

Hunter’s college resume speaks for itself. In his final season at Colorado, he caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, while on defense, he recorded 35 tackles, four interceptions and a forced fumble.<\/p>\n

The contract sets an NFL precedent that perhaps leads to more two-way players in the future. As Schefter mentions, historically, quarterbacks and top overall picks have been the players to receive full signing bonuses upfront. Hunter’s deal challenges that trend, paving the way for generational talents to receive more money upfront.<\/p>\n

As Jaguars’ training camp nears, all eyes will be on how Jacksonville’s coaching staff manages Hunter’s reps. Will he play full-time both ways as he did at Colorado, or play sparingly at one position and full-time at the other? One thing is clear after the rookie signed his deal today: the Jaguars are compensating their star like he is two separate players.<\/p>\n

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