The 2025 NFL season will feature quite a few intriguing storylines. One of the most intriguing will be attached to Jacksonville Jaguars rookie and No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter.
Hunter will be attempting to play both sides of the football like he did during his college career. He plays both wide receiver and cornerback. At least for now, the Jaguars are giving it a shot.
Playing both sides of the football is not common. Hunter would be one of the first to be successful at it should he be able to pull off the impressive feat.
Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars practices during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 5, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars practices during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 5, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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While it’s a buzzing storyline in NFL circles, there has been a lot of skepticism about his ability to make it work.
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One current superstar wide receiver, Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams, recently spoke out with his thoughts on the matter. He doesn’t see playing both ways working out for Hunter.
During an appearance on the “Pivot” podcast, Adams made his thoughts clear.
“I don’t even think it’s possible to do, for real,” Adams said. “Not at a high level. Once you get out there playing both sides, now you have to tackle. You’ve got to tackle Derrick Henry with that frame.”
Adams makes a good point. Thinking about Hunter trying to take down Derrick Henry does not sound like a pretty sight. However, he is going to give it a shot.
Plenty of fans took to the comments section to share their opinions on the matter.
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“Ask cooper dejean about how to tackle Derek Henry – it’s about technique not how big you are,” one fan wrote.
Another chimed in, “He won’t be able. I think what will happen is if he’s needed he can play it.”
“Davante is just keeping it real,” a third comment read.
A fourth fan said, “Coming from a realistic place… but doesn’t need to be said… Give the kid a chance to prove everyone right/wrong.”
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It will be interesting to see what Hunter is able to do on both sides of the football during his rookie season. He won the Heisman Trophy last year with the Colorado Buffaloes in his final college season.
Throughout the 2024 season with Colorado, Hunter racked up 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver. Defensively, he totaled 35 tackles, a forced fumble, four interceptions, and 11 defended passes.
Hunter doesn’t let doubters bother him. Now, he simply has an NFL star to prove wrong.
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