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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands with Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter after he is selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Fans react to Jaguars trading with Browns to select Travis Hunter at NFL Draft

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 9:20 PM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into a new era, and they made a huge splash in the 2025 NFL Draft to try to change the direction of their franchise in a big way.

When the draft started, they held pick No. 5 in the first round. After the Tennessee Titans selected quarterback Cam Ward out of Miami No. 1 overall, new general manager James Gladstone decided to shoot his shot and move up to get Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter at No. 2 overall.

The Jaguars moved up and paid a hefty price to do so, but the end result was the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner.

We have drafted WR/DB Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick!@FieldsCadillac | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/dGIowuIuST
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2025

As mentioned, the Jaguars gave up a ton to go up and get Hunter. On the flip side, the Browns required a massive war chest in order to even consider giving up on the opportunity to draft him. Notably, they received pick No. 5, pick No. 36 and pick No. 126 in this 2025 NFL Draft as well as a 2026 first-round pick.

For Browns fans who really wanted Hunter in Cleveland, the strength of that trade package was more than enough to take away the sting.

I wanted Travis Hunter.
I also LOVE this haul.
BOTH can be true. pic.twitter.com/noXGPquH4H
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 25, 2025

Of course, there were plenty of jokes made at the Browns' expense. It didn't have to do with what they received back, but rather the fact that Hunter somehow escaped playing in Cleveland.

Travis Hunter realizing he doesn't have to move to Cleveland pic.twitter.com/iXizYHFoPH
— HALL of GOATS (@GOATS_hall) April 25, 2025

Travis Hunter after that trade pic.twitter.com/XF5nm08Ofa
— morgan (@tokyoXmo) April 25, 2025

Of course, the Jaguars also took a shot or two as well.

Travis Hunter escaping Cleveland only to end up on the Jags pic.twitter.com/mIfrjzJgW2
— Simpsons NFL (@TheSimpsonsNFL) April 25, 2025

Trevor Lawrence watching the front office trade up for Travis hunter knowing he has no more excuses to not get playoff wins pic.twitter.com/sF15FGKPN6
— John (@iam_johnw) April 25, 2025

Notably, though, and for good reason, there is a ton of excitement surrounding the Jaguars going up to get a player who can realistically star on both sides of the ball in the NFL. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jags are going to give Hunter the chance to do just that, as well.

Jaguars are expected to play their first-round draft pick Travis Hunter on offense and defense. They will on-board him by giving him a heavy dose of the wide receiver position while still playing him at his more natural position on defense. Two positions for pick No. 2.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2025

Overall, the excitement was palpable online, and the Jaguars will be a must-watch team next season with Hunter joining their young core.

Duval just got a lockdown and a deep threat

Travis Hunter is headed to the jungle #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/0S4nM9FnqM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 25, 2025

Travis Hunter ain't worried bout NOTHING tonight pic.twitter.com/m7VqX7N0cd
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) April 24, 2025

Wow, the Browns actually traded down.

Amazing move by the Jaguars.

Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas is an INSANE combo.
— Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) April 25, 2025

Travis Hunter energy is infectious I love it

Skipping to the stage & getting jiggy. So much pure joy impossible not to smile pic.twitter.com/FwN8pTmg8Z
— Ryan Hammer (@ryanhammer09) April 25, 2025

Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr next season: pic.twitter.com/faXdz3Odya
— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) April 25, 2025

Jacksonville, y'all got a DAWG.

With the 2nd pick of the 2025 #NFLDraft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Travis Hunter, WIDE RECEIVER AND CORNERBACK, Colorado.#GoBuffs x #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/p4tEz9MYzn
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) April 25, 2025

The last wideout to be selected as high as Hunter in the draft was Calvin Johnson in 2007. He now goes down as the highest drafted cornerback in the modern NFL era.

Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

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