Davante Adams Doesn't Think Travis Hunter Playing 2-Way Role in NFL Is 'Possible'

Jacksonville Jaguars star rookie Travis Hunter has made it clear that he wants to play on both sides of the ball this season, but one NFL veteran thinks it can't be done.

On The Pivot Podcast, Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams said he thinks it's impossible for Hunter to maintain a high level of play while taking snaps on offense and defense. Adams also expressed concerns about potential injuries for Hunter.

"I don't even think it's possible to do, for real," Adams said (26:30 mark). "Not at a high level. It's hard enough to go cover a punt and then be on one side of it... That's just a lot of mileage, man. I'm not even concerned so much if he can do it over the course of a game or a season, it's more like, how long is his career gonna be if he's playing that many snaps. All you're doing is doubling your risk for injury, one, and I don't wish that on him. I hope that he can play an injury-free season and go ball out. But it's just the reality, the more you're on the field. It's already a 100 percent injury guarantee. Once you get out there playing both sides, now you have to tackle, you gotta tackle Derrick Henry with that frame... That's a lot of football to play."

While Adams has doubts about Hunter playing offense and defense, he also said he's rooting for his success this season.

"I wanna see Travis Hunter do his thing because he's got a lot going on, he's been in the media a lot, whether it's personal life or whatever," Adams said. "I'd love to go see him ball, whether it's offense or defense."

Hunter had no trouble playing on both sides of the ball at Colorado, as he racked up 1,258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns with 35 tackles, 11 passes defended and four interceptions on defense.

Of course, things will be much different in the NFL, as he'll be going up against better competition and playing more games, so he might eventually have to take a step back and choose just offense or defense.

For now, he'll look to prove he's capable of dominating on both sides of the ball just like he did in college.