Dude, you won’t believe what went down at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ joint practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. Travis Hunter, the two-way phenom, actually decided to try his hand at kicking field goals during a special teams period. Yeah, you read that right. The cornerback and wide receiver, gearing up for his second NFL season, decided to add a third position to his growing resume, and it was pure Hunter chaos.
The Kicking Experiment: 1-for-5, But What a Dance!
So, how’d it go? Well, Hunter connected on just one of his five field-goal attempts. One! Not exactly Pro Bowl numbers, but honestly, who cares? Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union reported that after hitting that lone field goal, Hunter celebrated with a short, probably amazing, dance. That’s our guy, right? Even missing four, he still brings the energy. It’s a wild move for a player already splitting time between offense and defense, but if anyone’s gonna try it, it’s the No. 2 overall pick from the 2025 NFL draft. This kind of stuff just makes you want to watch every snap, doesn’t it? What’s he gonna try next, quarterback?
Hunter’s Journey and the Jags’ Kicking King
Let’s talk about Hunter for a second. His rookie season was cut short, limited to just seven games because of a knee injury. But when he was out there, he balled out, pulling in 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown on offense. On defense, he racked up 15 tackles and broke up three passes. He’s looking to keep that two-way role alive for the 2026 season, even though early camp reports from ESPN’s Michael DiRocco say he’s spent more 11-on-11 work on defense than offense.
The Jaguars already have a serious weapon at kicker in Cam Little. The guy is elite, hitting 90.5 percent of his field goals over two seasons with the team. And get this: in November 2025, Little blasted a 68-yarder, setting a brand new NFL record! So for Hunter to even step into that arena, knowing who’s already there, just shows you the confidence and raw athleticism he’s got. It’s not about replacing Little, it’s about pushing the boundaries of what one player can do.
What’s Next for the Jaguars and Their Versatile Star?
The Jaguars are coming off a monster 13-4 season last year, even with Hunter sidelined for part of it. Now, they’re chasing consecutive playoff appearances for the first time since way back in 1999. That’s a huge goal, and having a guy like Hunter, who’s not only a dynamic player but also clearly fearless enough to try new things, is just another layer of excitement for their season. Will we see Hunter line up for an actual field goal attempt in a regular season game? Probably not. But knowing he’s out there, capable of anything, makes every Jags game a must-watch. We can’t wait to see how his two-way role fully unfolds as the regular season gets into full swing. Get ready, folks, because the Jaguars are bringing the heat!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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