The Jaguars’ Trade for Travis Hunter is the First Of Its Kind in 28 Years

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up for Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter on Thursday night in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The move was the first time in 28 years there was a trade up into the Top 2 for a non-quarterback.

Last Four Times a Team Traded Into the Top-2 for a Non-Quarterback

Travis Hunter, 2025 NFL Draft: Pick 2 (Jaguars)

Orlando Pace, 1997 NFL Draft: Pick 1 (Rams)

Darrell Russell, 1997 NFL Draft: Pick 2 (Raiders)

Ki-Jana Carter, 1995 NFL Draft: Pick 1 (Bengals)

In the move for Hunter, the Jaguars made the deal with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns moved down three spots with the trade. Cleveland received the No. 5 pick, a second-round pick (No. 36), a fourth-round pick (No. 126) and a 2026 first-round pick from the Jaguars, who received the No. 2 pick, a fourth-round pick (No. 104) and a sixth-round pick (No. 200).

This past season, Hunter became the second full-time defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy and the fifth wide receiver to win the award. Hunter’s 15 touchdown catches were tied for second most in the FBS, and his four interceptions were tied for third most in the Big 12.

He played 1,481 snaps in 2024, nearly 300 more than any other player in the FBS. Hunter has made it clear he wants to play both ways in the NFL.