Jaguars Announce Surprising Wide Receiver Decision After Drafting Travis Hunter

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a bold move on draft night, trading up from No. 5 to No. 2 to select two-way superstar Travis Hunter out of Colorado. With that pick, they sent a clear message: they plan to use Hunter as a true football player—on both sides of the ball. However, his journey will begin in the wide receiver room.

“They won’t do a lot of install, but you’ll see a lot of Travis Hunter on the field,” said NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. “And one thing that was reiterated to me this week is that Travis Hunter will start off as a wide receiver first.”

Wolfe added, “He’s going to get most of his reps at wide receiver, then transition into learning defensive back as the summer progresses. It was explained to me that he’ll ‘major’ in offense and ‘minor’ in defense—but the long-term goal is for him to become a double major, just like he was at Colorado.”

In line with that vision, the Jaguars made a significant roster move on Wednesday, announcing the release of wide receiver Gabriel Davis. Davis, a former Buffalo Bills standout, had signed with Jacksonville earlier in the 2024 offseason, but the addition of Hunter appears to have shifted the team’s direction at the position.