Report: Jags' Hunter to be every-down WR, situational CB in opener

The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning for Travis Hunter to be an every-down wide receiver and situational cornerback in Sunday's season opener against the Carolina Panthers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

However, this arrangement could change for Week 2, and the Jaguars aren't set on how they'll utilize Hunter for the 2025 season, Schefter adds. Jacksonville reportedly believes there are certain weeks the two-way star could be a full-time wide receiver and cornerback.

"We're going to have to all be flexible," head coach Liam Coen told reporters Friday, according to ESPN's Michael DiRicco. "We'll come up with that plan over the next 24 hours in terms like, alright, what are the exact maybe numbers we want to hit on both sides or usage?"

The Jaguars sent the Cleveland Browns a trade package that included a 2026 first-round pick to move up and select Hunter No. 2 overall in this year's draft. Hunter is listed as a starting wideout and a backup cornerback on Jacksonville's depth chart.

Hunter won the Heisman Trophy at Colorado in 2024 after totaling 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. On defense, he racked up 36 tackles, 11 passes defended, and four interceptions. Hunter played 700-plus snaps on both offense and defense in his final season with the Buffaloes.

The 21-year-old could become only the fourth player since 1980 to start at both wide receiver and cornerback in the same game, joining Deion Sanders, Champ Bailey, and Antonio Cromartie.

Jacksonville is looking to rebound in 2025 after finishing with a 4-13 record last year.