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‘Nobody wants to…’ – Travis Hunter reveals if he intentionally used a fake stumble on CJ Stroud

Travis Hunter has denied deliberately pretending to stumble to trick Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud into throwing an interception during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ recent defeat.…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:15 AM
‘Nobody wants to…’ – Travis Hunter reveals if he intentionally used a fake stumble on CJ Stroud
Key Things to Know
  • Travis Hunter denied intentionally faking a stumble before intercepting Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
  • Viral social media speculation falsely claimed Hunter previously admitted to using fake stumbles to deceive passers.
  • Hunter caught a seven-yard touchdown pass and recorded an interception in the Jacksonville Jaguars' 34-31 loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter has rejected claims that he deliberately faked a stumble to bait Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud into throwing an interception. Speaking to reporters, Hunter dismissed viral social media rumors suggesting he used the tactic, stating that people were simply making things up and clarifying his actual movement on the play.

The interception took place in the end zone during the fourth quarter of Jacksonville's 34-31 loss to Houston. Earlier in the quarter, Hunter caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence, finishing the game with four receptions for 59 yards alongside his defensive interception as offensive coordinator Grant Udinski balances his two-way workload.

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