Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) looks to the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12.

It was a rough night in London for the Jaguars, who fell 35-7 to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford carved up the defense with five touchdown passes, leaving Jacksonville with little to celebrate. But even in the loss, one bright spot emerged, and it came from the reigning Heisman winner, Travis Hunter. The rookie wideout finally found his rhythm, turning in a breakout performance that showed why so many believe he’s bound for stardom in the NFL.

Hunter was targeted 14 times on the day and hauled in 8 catches for 101 yards, marking the first 100-yard receiving game of his young career. He also scored his first NFL touchdown, a smooth route in the red zone that showcased his elite footwork and hands. For a team struggling to find offensive consistency, his emergence offered a glimpse of what the future could look like for Jacksonville’s passing attack. Even in a blowout, Hunter played with the same fire that made him a household name in college.

At Colorado last season, Hunter dominated college football on both sides of the ball. He caught 92 passes for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns while also recording 31 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and 4 interceptions as a cornerback. Those numbers made him one of the rarest talents in the sport, and he capped the 2024 season by winning the Heisman Trophy, joining Rashaan Salaam as only the second player in Colorado history to win the award. His versatility and relentless motor helped the Buffaloes go 9-3, earning their first bowl bid in four years and cementing his legacy as one of college football’s most complete players.

Through his first handful of NFL games this season, Hunter has been slowly carving out a role in Jacksonville’s offense. Coming into the London matchup, he had 16 receptions for 176 yards across his first six games. Sunday’s performance more than doubled his season total, pushing him to 24 catches for 277 yards and one score. It’s the kind of growth the Jaguars have been waiting for and the type of production that suggests big things are just beginning.

The scoreboard might have told one story in London, but for Hunter, the real message was about arrival. His first 100-yard game, his first touchdown, and a growing chemistry with the Jaguars’ offense all point to a player on the rise. Last year, he proved he could dominate Saturdays. This season, he’s starting to show he can do the same on Sundays.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Travis Hunter shines bright in London despite Jaguars 35–7 loss to Rams

Reporting by Tyler Whitcomb, Touchdown Wire / Touchdown Wire

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