Jaguars first-round pick Travis Hunter makes NFL history before he even takes the field in the regular season after latest news

Travis Hunter's unique contract detail

Hunter's deal includes a completely upfront signing bonus, according to Adam Schefter. He's the first non-quarterback in NFL history to garner that piece of a rookie deal.

Travis Hunter officially signing his deal that includes his $30.57 million signing bonus, paid entirely upfront, making him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront: -- Adam Schefter

That feels incredibly notable, but it matches the planning and decision-making from Jacksonville's new front office so far. They are aggressive and trust themselves. They wanted Hunter in round one of this year's draft and made sure it happened with a trade up. 

Now, they're expecting him to play a consistent and key role for them on a weekly basis. With that, they're rewarding the type of player they project him to be during his first deal in the pros. 

Jacksonville's focus has solely been on getting this done recently, and their clear mindset is what they have to thank for that. 

The biggest perk of this move is, obviously, the fact that they acquired one of, if not the best player, in the 2025 NFL Draft. Another perk has become clear, though, thanks to them trading away their second round pick as part of the deal. This allows them not to have to deal with the ongoing contract disputes between NFL teams and their second-round selections. -- Destin Adams

We will see if this decision pays off for both sides. Hunter is officially in the boat for the Jaguars.