Colorado coach Deion Sanders just dropped a bomb, saying he has “no idea” why the Jacksonville Jaguars are using former Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter mostly on defense through two games of his second NFL season. Seriously, “Coach Prime” is out here wondering what in the world is going on with the guy the Jags took at No. 2 overall back in 2025.
Coach Prime Is Confused, And So Are We
Sanders laid it all out on Wednesday’s episode of Coach Prime’s Playbook with Romi Bean. He said, “I don’t ask questions, because I’m not there. I don’t know what transpires when we’re not looking. I have no idea what’s going on.” That’s a pretty blunt assessment from a guy who knows Hunter better than almost anyone in football. Deion wasn’t shy about what he does know, adding, “I know who he was, and who he is right now. I know what he’s capable of. I do know that.”
It’s a fair point, right? Hunter was a dynamic threat, playing primarily wide receiver in seven games last season before a season-ending knee injury. Now, through the Jags’ first two games of his sophomore campaign, he has seen just one target while mostly playing cornerback. One target! His current stat line reads five tackles, one pass defensed, and a measly 11 total yards from scrimmage. For a guy drafted at No. 2 overall, that’s just wild to see this early in the season.
Jags Are Talking, But Will They Unleash Him?
The Jaguars’ offense clearly struggled in their Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos, and it seems like the brass is finally starting to feel the heat. Coach Liam Coen hinted earlier this week that they are “considering expanding Hunter’s role on offense.” Uh, yeah, maybe they should! Offensive coordinator Grant Udinski tried to explain it away, saying Hunter’s offensive role depends at least in part on balancing his defensive workload. That’s a tough tightrope to walk when you’ve got a talent like Hunter.
The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones reported that despite the high cost of moving up to select Hunter, Jags sources claim they have no concern about his overall development. They expect him to keep improving as he gains experience and recovers from that knee injury. Jones also mentioned sources pointing out Hunter has been “close to some breakthrough plays.” He nearly scooped a KC Concepcion fumble for a touchdown in Week 1, and in Week 2 against Denver, he was a half-step from a potential pick-six. So the big plays are almost there.
All eyes are on Week 3. Jones expects Hunter to see both more defensive snaps and more offensive opportunities in Sunday’s matchup against the visiting New England Patriots. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET in Jacksonville. If Hunter does get more looks at wide receiver, he’s going to be challenged big time. The Patriots pass defense has been among the most effective in the league so far. Can the Jags finally unlock their No. 2 pick, or will we be hearing more questions from Coach Prime?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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