Travis Hunter Is 'Doing Extra Every Day' to Learn Offense and Defense, Jaguars DC Says

Travis Hunter has been getting offensive and defensive reps during the Jacksonville Jaguars' offseason workouts, which is certainly a lot of work for anyone, let alone a rookie.

But he's getting great reviews so far, with defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile shouting him out during a chat with reporters (h/t Jayna Bardahl of The Athletic) and noting that he's "doing extra every day."

“I think he’s pretty good,” Campanile said before laughing. “Fired up to have him out there, and he did a very good job getting out there.

“He’s doing extra every day, so I have a ton of respect for everything that he’s done to this point.”

Hunter starred at Jackson State and Colorado during his four years in college, winning the Heisman Trophy in his last season (2024). The Jags then traded up from No. 5 to No. 2 with the Cleveland Browns to select Hunter.

Last season, Hunter made 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding four interceptions, 11 pass breakups and 36 tackles.

Obviously, Hunter's two-way talent is tantalizing enough for the Jags to put him to work on both sides of the ball. Hunter seems to be up for the task of learning the Jags' way on offense and defense so far, and OC Grant Udinski also praised his efforts so far.

“You’re definitely going for maximum efficiency,” Udinski said, per Bardahl. “It’s a unique challenge, but it’s a fun challenge, an exciting challenge and he’s the type of guy, because of that passion and love for the game, the guy that can do it.

“It’s definitely different compared to the rest of the guys and his schedule, but it’s a unique skill set, it’s a unique person and a unique player, so that’s been fun as well.”

It's a new era in Jacksonville as the team is run under new leadership in general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen, and Hunter is a key face of the franchise's new chapter as the Jags, who were 4-13 last year, hope for better days.

The team is only going through offseason workouts so far, but Hunter is acing his tests as the Jags surge forward into a new era.