The Jacksonville Jaguars’ social media lit up on June 3, 2025, with a viral clip from practice that has NFL fans buzzing. Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner from Colorado, showcased his two-way brilliance with a jaw-dropping interception during the Jaguars’ OTA session.
A Highlight That Sparks Debate
Selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter is already proving why he’s a generational talent. The Jaguars’ official X post called him a “unicorn,” a fitting description for a player who dominated both as a cornerback and wide receiver in college. He now aims to redefine positional norms in the NFL.
Bro is a unicorn 🦄@TravisHunterJr | @Dream_Finders
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 3, 2025
In his final college season at Colorado, Hunter recorded 36 total tackles, four interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and a forced fumble on defense while also hauling in 92 catches for 14 touchdowns as a receiver.
Travis Hunter Accomplishments in the Past 6 Months 👀🔥
– Heisman Trophy
– Bednarik Award
– Biletnikoff Award
– Walter Camp Award
– Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year
– AP Player of the Year
– Jersey Number Retired
– 2nd Pick of the NFL Draft
– Got His Degree #SkoBuffs 🦬 pic.twitter.com/SfiLOMxDv8— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) May 9, 2025
The moment underscores Hunter’s rare ability to impact both sides of the ball, a trait that made him the first defensive back to finish in the Heisman top 5 since LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu in 2011. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who threw the pass Hunter intercepted, had previously praised the rookie’s “explosive” speed during OTAs on May 20, 2025.
Two-way potential is exactly what the Jaguars hoped for when they traded up to draft him, aiming to bolster their roster for a 2025 AFC South title run. His “infectious energy” is already energizing the team, but the practice clip also shows the challenges of refining his role in a league where two-way players are a rarity.
The NFL’s Next Two-Way Trailblazer?
Hunter’s transition to the NFL has been closely watched, especially after he spent his early OTAs primarily at wide receiver before shifting to defense in recent practices. According to the report, Hunter has “fit in seamlessly” with the Jaguars’ defense, showing the same dominance that led to his Heisman win, where he received 80.14% of total possible points—the 11th highest in the award’s history.
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Hunter’s journey also carries historical weight. As the first Heisman winner to begin his career in the Football Championship Series (FCS) at Jackson State, he’s already defied odds. His coach at Colorado, Deion Sanders, who finished eighth in the 1988 Heisman race as a cornerback, has long championed Hunter’s two-way potential.
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