Travis Hunter Eager to Play Every Snap After Impressive Return

WHO:

NBC Sports - Travis Hunter, wide receiver/cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars

NBC Sports - Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders, Hunter's former college coach

Heavy NFL - Judy Battista, NFL Network reporter

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Hunter stated, “All of them. I can’t stay on the sideline for nothing,” when asked how many snaps he wants to play each week.

Heavy NFL - The NFL shared Hunter's exchange with Judy Battista on its official X account.

NBC Sports - Hunter is expected to play more on defense than offense during the upcoming season.

NBC Sports - Hunter has taken 34 snaps on defense and 22 on offense in 11-on-11 work during training camp so far through a week of camp.

NBC Sports - Trevor Lawrence stated, “He’s lobbying enough on his own. He’d play every snap on both sides of the ball if he was able to.”

NBC Sports - Travis Hunter expressed a desire to play every snap during the season, stating, “All of them. I can’t stay on the sideline.”

NBC Sports - Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps in seven appearances last season before his knee injury.

NBC Sports - Hunter had an interception and two catches, including a 35-yarder, during a recent practice.

NBC Sports - Hunter took 10 snaps on defense and seven on offense in team work, and has taken 34 snaps on defense and 22 on offense in 11-on-11 work during training camp.

NBC Sports - Hunter finished his rookie season with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown on offense and 15 tackles on defense.

NBC Sports - In winning the Heisman Trophy at Colorado in 2024, Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 on offense.

NBC Sports - Trevor Lawrence commented on Hunter's talent, saying, “He’s so talented, and I know that no matter where he’s playing, he’s going to help our team.”

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Hunter tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee during an Oct. 30 practice.

NBC Sports - Hunter underwent surgery on Nov. 11.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Hunter's desire to play every snap is motivated by his competitive nature and the impact he believes he can have on the game.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Jason McCourty expressed being in awe of Travis Hunter's skill set on both sides of the ball, highlighting a "conflicted" dilemma for the Jaguars regarding how to utilize him.

NBC Sports - Hunter's performance in practice has demonstrated his capability to contribute on both offense and defense.

Travis Hunter made headlines by declaring, “All of them. I can’t stay on the sideline for nothing,” when asked how many snaps he wants to play each week. The NFL shared this exchange with Judy Battista on its official X account, showcasing Hunter's determination. Meanwhile, Jason McCourty expressed admiration for Hunter's impressive skill set on both sides of the ball, presenting a "conflicted" dilemma for the Jaguars on how best to utilize him.