Jaguars Make Major Travis Hunter Announcement on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Audilet | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 7:30 PM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking forward to their first season with superstar defensive back/wide receiver Travis Hunter on the roster.

Jacksonville initially held the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but ultimately traded up with the Cleveland Browns to select Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick. The reigning Heisman Trophy champion is the crown jewel of the Jaguars' 2025 draft class — and now things are finally official.

On Sunday, the Jaguars took social media to announce that Hunter has signed his rookie contract with the franchise.

The team's official X account shared two separate posts, alluding to Hunter's upcoming role as a two-way player.

We have signed WR Travis Hunter.@TravisHunterJr | @Dream_Finders pic.twitter.com/xYotq3tc5d
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 22, 2025

We have signed DB Travis Hunter.@TravisHunterJr | @Dream_Finders pic.twitter.com/D2POuAldpf
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 22, 2025

Hunter's four-year rookie contract is worth $46.65 million fully guaranteed, plus a $30.57 million signing bonus. The Jaguars will decide on Hunter's fifth-year option in the spring of 2028.

"Travis Hunter officially signed his four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed contract. His $30.57 million signing bonus, paid entirely upfront, sets a new record—making him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront," ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Travis Hunter officially signed his four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed contract. His $30.57 million signing bonus, paid entirely upfront, sets a new record—making him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront. The deal… pic.twitter.com/3GUPghqHUJ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 22, 2025

Hunter put together an outstanding season as a standout WR/CB for the Colorado Buffaloes in 2024. The former No. 1 overall recruit reeled in 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, and notched four interceptions and 11 passes defended on defense.

"Because I've been doing it my whole life, and I love being on the football field," Hunter said earlier this year. "I feel like I could dominate on each side of the ball, so I really enjoy doing it."

Hunter and the Jaguars will kickoff their regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sep. 7.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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