Who is the Fantasy Football WR1 for the Jaguars? Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Travis Hunter (2025)

Is Travis Hunter or Brian Thomas Jr. the fantasy football WR1 for the Jaguars? Andrew Ball tells you which wide receiver fantasy managers should target and draft first in 2025.

A breakthrough rookie and one of the most unique prospects in NFL history are forming a top-10 wide receiver duo in the NFL.

Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter enter the league with different stories. Others (Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze) originally overshadowed Thomas in his class. Nobody is outshining Hunter as he begins his professional career.

With all the hype surrounding Hunter, should he be the top Jaguars wide receiver selected in fantasy drafts? Or has Thomas established himself as the alpha in northeast Florida? Let's dive in.

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Brian Thomas Jr. - 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

Brian Thomas Jr. didn't just exceed rookie expectations; he demolished them.

The 23rd-overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft finished as fantasy football's WR4, logging 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. The peak of his performance came following Jacksonville's Week 12 bye. He recorded double-digit targets in the final six games of the season and nearly 100 receiving yards per game.

The dominance came with backup quarterback Mac Jones under center. Trevor Lawrence is healthy and will be slinging to Thomas once again, and he'll do so with the support of offensive-minded head coach Liam Coen.

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Travis Hunter - 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

Generational talent Travis Hunter enters the NFL with tremendous draft pedigree and sky-high expectations. But his skill set may actually hamper his fantasy football production.

Hunter played 1,443 snaps for the Colorado Buffaloes last season as Shedeur Sanders' go-to receiver and a lockdown cornerback. The Heisman Trophy winner grabbed 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Hunter also allowed just over 200 yards to opposing receivers.

Jacksonville coaches said Hunter will prioritize offense, and defense will be an added bonus. Still, any snaps on defense could take away opportunities on the offensive side of the ball.

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Which Jaguars Receiver Should I Draft in Fantasy Football?

Travis Hunter's has unlimited potential and can break the game of fantasy football, especially in IDP leagues. Fantasy managers who can start a WR in a CB slot is a loophole.

For traditional leagues, Brian Thomas Jr. is the safer option of the pair. He's proven that NFL cornerbacks struggle to contain him and will be drafted in the first two rounds as a bona fide WR1. Hunter is in WR3 range, with more upside than some of his counterparts.

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