{"id":32332,"date":"2025-05-08T00:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T00:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/32332\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T00:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T00:14:24","slug":"travis-hunters-nfl-plan-revealed-by-jaguars-teammate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/32332\/","title":{"rendered":"Travis Hunter\u2019s NFL plan revealed by Jaguars\u2019 teammate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travis Hunter\u2019s NFL future just got a little clearer\u2014and Colorado fans have reason to watch even closer this fall. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead peeled back the curtain on how the franchise plans to use the electrifying former Buffalo, and it\u2019s a strategy built around patience, versatility, and long-term dominance.<\/p>\n

According to Armstead, the Jaguars\u2019 staff\u2014led by new head coach Liam Coen\u2014is leaning toward easing Hunter into the NFL spotlight by first deploying him on offense. \u201cThey want to start him off on offense and sprinkle him into defense,\u201d Armstead told TMZ Sports. That controlled approach shows the Jaguars aren\u2019t rushing development but rather nurturing Hunter\u2019s growth on both sides of the ball, mirroring what Coach Prime did in Boulder with strategic snaps.<\/p>\n

Armstead couldn\u2019t hold back his admiration for Hunter\u2019s defensive instincts, especially his ball-hawking skills. \u201cHe plays cornerback like he\u2019s a receiver\u2026 and takes the ball out of the air,\u201d he said. That kind of skill set has been rare even at the NFL level, and with turnovers at a premium, Hunter could become Jacksonville\u2019s X-factor. He finished his 2024 college season with 4 interceptions and 11 pass breakups\u2014despite missing time due to injury.<\/p>\n

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Former Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis HunterCU Buffs<\/p>\n

Armstead emphasized that the Jaguars aren\u2019t drafting a novelty\u2014they\u2019re developing a weapon. \u201cWe want playmakers out there,\u201d he said, highlighting Hunter\u2019s elite versatility. The coaching staff is building a custom scheme to \u201cget him up to speed on everything we\u2019re doing on both sides of football.\u201d That means Colorado fans may see the same two-way flashes Hunter delivered in Boulder\u2014but this time, against the NFL\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

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Travis Hunter won\u2019t just play in the NFL\u2014he\u2019s being designed for it. If Jacksonville gets the balance right, fans could witness one of the most exciting two-way players in league history. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n

Related: Why the Browns may cut Shedeur Sanders before Week 1<\/a><\/p>\n

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