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Travis Hunter Focusing on Defense, to be Spot Player on Offense?
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated writes that we should "shoehorn" wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter "as a spot player whose focus is shifting to defense." A lot was expected of Hunter, the former Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Colorado, after he was taken second overall by the Jags last year, but he ended up playing in only seven games in his rookie season due to a knee injury. The 23-year-old two-way player spent most of his time on offense, but he was a disappointment for fantasy managers with only 28 receptions on 45 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown. The Jaguars have been adamant that Hunter will continue to play on both sides of the ball in his sophomore season in 2026, but with Jacksonville having more of a need in their secondary on defense, the expectation is that most of his work will come on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, Hunter could become more of a gadget player than a mainstay. It's a major hit to Hunter's short-term fantasy value as he looks to battle for targets in a crowded WR room alongside Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Parker Washington. Hunter was being taken as WR2 with upside last year around this time, but he's fallen to No. 73 in RotoBaller's WR rankings in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
