Jaguars’ Travis Hunter Issued Warning on Monday

"Here's what I love about football players. I love that you guys are so confident. Come into the league thinking, 'Yeah, I could do anything.' I love that," Martin said. 

"Here's my caution for Travis Hunter because I remember since the combine, and he talked about, 'Yeah, I could do it all.' My only caution is temper the expectations just a little bit because I think he could be a phenomenal corner in the NFL personally, but the NFL is different." 

Martin compared the competition at the college level to what it takes to compete with the elites of the game.

"It's not college. What you're able to do, these guys on opposite you, they get paid just as much money to stop you from doing whatever it is that you want to do. He's got tremendous instincts, but the season is longer. The guys across from you are just as big, just as physical," she said.

The NFL reporter dropped a reality check for the No. 2 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

"I think packages are cool, I just want him to sort of temper the expectations because if he thinks, 'Oh, I can be this great player that I was in college.' I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed because it's just not that simple," Martin wrapped up her statement.

While the debate and speculations about Hunter's production continue, neither the team nor the player has made any statement about the rookie's workload management. However, in May, Jaguars GM James Gladstone said that plans might dictate usage differently.

Last month, the Jaguars handed Hunter a four-year, $46.65 million contract with a fifth-year team option, which Jacksonville can exercise in the spring of 2028. The deal made him the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront.

The Jaguars' coaching staff and management know they must stay cautious about Hunter's workload. The franchise has parted ways with significant draft capital to acquire him. Only time will tell if the decision was worth it. 

Hunter has been training with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who's coming off arguably the worst season of his career. If the Hunter-Lawrence duo clicks, Jacksonville might return to the playoffs after two years.