Why Travis Hunter Isn’t Playing Offense, Instead Almost All Defense for Jaguars

Billy Heyen writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars are using two-way player Travis Hunter almost entirely on defense during the 2026 NFL season. The writer explains that playing cornerback requires consistent snaps to stay in rhythm, while Jacksonville's wide receiver depth makes extra offensive snaps less essential. Hunter was originally drafted second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft after playing both ways at Colorado.

According to the analysis, Hunter's offensive involvement has steadily declined after recording just two offensive touches in Week 1. By Week 4, Hunter played all 76 defensive snaps against the Cincinnati Bengals while receiving zero snaps on offense. The Jaguars currently feature Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jakobi Meyers leading their wide receiver corps.