JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- How much Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter is playing on defense and offense might be a subject of discussion among fans and analysts, but it definitely isn't inside the building.
And it's not something Hunter talks about, either.
"He cares about winning," coach Liam Coen said. "That's what he cares about. And all the other stuff, the reps, where we picked him, I don't give two F's about value, and neither does he.
"We care about winning, and that's it."
Hunter, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft, started every game at cornerback this season but has played 62% of the team's defensive snaps because the Jaguars have a rotation with Jarrian Jones and Montaric Brown. Hunter recorded his first career interception in Sunday's 35-6 victory over New England.
He has played only 16 snaps on offense and has one catch for 8 yards and one carry for 3 yards. That's a significant drop-off from 2025 when Hunter played 67% of the Jaguars' offensive snaps in seven games before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
Sunday's game at Cincinnati will be a major test for Hunter and the Jaguars' secondary. The Bengals have arguably the NFL's best receiver duo in Ja'Marr Chase (18 catches, 185 yards, three TDs) and Tee Higgins (14 catches, 244 yards, one TD). Joe Burrow is completing 71% of his passes for 743 yards and six touchdowns.
"Just go out there and compete," Hunter said Thursday of his mindset going into the game. "Just be the best person I can be. And we've just got to go out there and do our job."
