Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone wants Travis Hunter to continue playing wide receiver and cornerback in his second year, but that’s not a reliable plan to shore up the secondary.
This past season, Hunter missed 10 games and finished the term on injured reserve with a torn LCL. Though he played both ways on the collegiate level, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner may eventually have to pick a side in the pros.
Unless Hunter fully commits to being a cornerback, the Jaguars should invest in the position. Greg Newsome II, whom the team acquired from the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 season, will be a free agent. Jarrian Jones, a 2024 third-rounder, has performed well in stretches, but he’s started in just seven out of 34 outings.
The Jaguars should sign or acquire an experienced veteran starter to compete with Jones in case Hunter isn’t able to handle a two-way workload. They could take a look at Jamel Dean, who’s coming off a solid year with nine pass breakups and three interceptions while allowing two touchdowns and a 63.1 passer rating in coverage.
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