The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to showcase rookie sensation Travis Hunter in a historic role when they open the 2025 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers.

Hunter will line up as an “every-down wide receiver” while contributing as a “situational cornerback” in Sunday’s Week 1 matchup , according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft , arrives in Jacksonville after a Heisman Trophy-winning season at Colorado. In 2024, he logged an astounding 1,443 snaps in just 12 games, balancing duties as both wide receiver and cornerback. His workload at the college level set the foundation for Jacksonville’s versatile deployment strategy.

The Jaguars’ depth chart confirms the plan as the team has listed Hunter as a starting wide receiver alongsi

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