Travis Hunter, the Jaguars’ second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, played on a mere 10 percent of offensive snaps in Week 2, a shockingly low number for a player touted for his two-way ability. Fans have been scrutinizing his snap counts on both sides of the ball since he arrived, and this past week was no exception. It really makes you scratch your head when you see a talent like that sitting on the sidelines for so much of the game.
Hunter saw the field for 60 percent of the defensive snaps as a cornerback, which is solid, but that 10 percent on offense is far from what anyone envisioned for a player taken so high. The Jaguars have literally bragged about his ability to make plays on offense and defense, so you’d think they’d, you know, actually use him on offense more often. It feels like they are just not maximizing what this kid can do, and that’s a problem.
Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen addressed the situation in a Wednesday press conference, confirming that they’re looking at giving Hunter more touches in Week 3 against the Patriots. Coen admitted, “Any time you struggle offensively, you look at the totality of it all. Travis is a big part of that obviously. We’re looking at continuing to find different ways to get him involved. You’re also looking at the other side of the ball. . . . We’re gonna look at giving him some more this week.” He called Hunter’s playing time “a balancing act that you’re continuously working through,” and it’s pretty clear the Jaguars haven’t found the right formula to unleash Hunter’s full impact week in and week out. They’re struggling offensively, and their top draft pick is barely sniffing the ball? That just doesn’t add up.
So, as the Jaguars prepare to face the Patriots in Week 3, everyone is watching to see if Coen actually delivers on his promise. Will we finally see Hunter get the offensive involvement he deserves, or will this “balancing act” continue to keep one of the league’s most exciting young talents under wraps? Jacksonville needs to figure this out, and fast, if they want to get their offense rolling.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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