Travis Hunter has started both weeks for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but his playing time on defense, especially considering his talent, is raising some eyebrows. Through two games, the bulk of his snaps have indeed come at cornerback, as expected. Yet, the numbers show a workload that has fans wondering if the team is truly maximizing their young star.
The Cornerback Conundrum: Too Few Snaps?
Hunter has logged 66 total defensive snaps over two games, starting both weeks. But here’s the kicker: that’s only 58% of the Jaguars’ defensive snaps, according to Pro Football Reference. Seriously? A starter playing just over half the snaps? Pass-catchers haven’t even challenged him much, with only four targets coming his way. He’s allowed just three receptions for a measly 28 total yards and has one pass breakup. Sounds pretty darn effective when he’s out there, right?
But it isn’t all perfect. Hunter did get hit with a penalty in the Denver game, which gifted the Broncos offense a golden opportunity deep inside the five-yard line. Still, the modest snap count isn’t because of performance. It’s because the Jaguars are rotating cornerbacks like crazy. Montaric Brown and Jarrian Jones are also seeing regular outside cornerback snaps. Coach Liam Coen even said Monday that this rotation isn’t going anywhere soon. It feels like they’re holding him back, doesn’t it?
Minimal Work at Wideout: A Wasted Opportunity?
Now, let’s talk about the offensive side of the ball, because this is where it really gets minimal. Hunter has only seen 11 total offensive snaps. Eleven! He did turn one reception near the line of scrimmage into an eight-yard gain. That’s a flash of what he could do with more opportunities. It truly feels like there should be more snaps available for Hunter, whether they ramp up his defensive role or finally unleash him more on offense. The talent is there, it’s undeniable.
Jacksonville has a dynamic player in Travis Hunter, and everyone knows it. Seeing him on the field for only 58% of defensive plays and a tiny 11 offensive snaps through two games feels like a missed opportunity to fully utilize his skills. We’re all just going to have to wait and see if the Jaguars brass decides to put this kind of talent to better use as the season progresses. You know we’ll be watching to see if his workload changes.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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