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Jaguars have Travis Hunter practicing mostly at cornerback

The Jacksonville Jaguars are shifting Travis Hunter's role, sparking speculation about his future position.

By · Published August 22, 2026  05:49 UTC · Updated August 23, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The Jacksonville Jaguars experimented with Travis Hunter's position during training camp, primarily having him practice at cornerback. The team also had him attempt field goal kicking, but no definitive role was established in the coverage.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Jacksonville Jaguars are shifting Travis Hunter's role, sparking speculation about his future position.
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Travis Hunter is practicing primarily at cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This shift comes after he experimented with field goal kicking during a recent practice. The change in role is significant, as Hunter has been a versatile player for the team. The Jaguars have not publicly stated why Hunter is practicing at cornerback.

However, the move has sparked interest among sports analysts. NBC Sports and ESPN have noted the change, with NBC Sports specifying the cornerback position. Sports Illustrated suggests that the Jaguars may be indicating a more permanent role for Hunter. Bleacher Report covered Hunter's field goal kicking experiment, noting his performance but not connecting it to his cornerback practice.

The Jaguars have not yet confirmed whether Hunter will remain at cornerback or if this is a temporary adjustment. There is no indication of how this change will affect the team's overall strategy or Hunter's long-term role. The team has not addressed whether Hunter's field goal kicking experiment is related to his cornerback practice.

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What position is Travis Hunter practicing?

Travis Hunter is practicing mostly at cornerback.

Has Travis Hunter played other positions?

Yes, Travis Hunter has experimented with field goal kicking during practice.

What have the Jaguars said about Hunter's role change?

The Jaguars have not publicly stated why Hunter is practicing at cornerback.

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