John Shipley· Oct 6, 2026
Shipley expects Travis Hunter to remain the Jaguars' primary cornerback and top cover defender going forward, with the team's thin secondary depth preventing him from taking many offensive snaps.
“Travis Hunter has already proven his value at cornerback in a big way , and it is clear this is the spot he is going to be sticking to moving forward.”
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Travis Hunter to be 1st on the depth chart
“it is clear this is the spot he is going to be sticking to moving forward... not enough depth to justify letting Hunter get many offensive snaps due to his importance on defense.”
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