Travis Hunter

Early reports out of the Jags' camp are that Hunter will be more deployed at CB than at WR in 2026 based on the team's current needs at the position (CBs Greg Newsome II, Montaric Brown, and Christian Braswell are all on expiring contracts). Recall that the 2025 Jaguars offense took OFF without Hunter in the second half of the season.

Travis Hunter is expected to play on both sides of the ball in 2026, according to Jaguars GM James Gladstone.

Fantasy Impact

Hunter was already playing on both sides of the ball in 2025, but the expectation is that he will be playing more defense in 2026 due to the current situation in the receiver room. The Jaguars traded for Jakobi Meyers then handed him a multi-year contract, Parker Washington emerged as a reliable option, and Brian Thomas Jr. is still hanging around with his potential to have a big year as well. Hunter was just starting to break out at receiver before going down to injury, so this is a tough break for his potential fantasy value. He should still be a good situational receiver, but his upside could be limited by playing time.