Travis Hunter witnessed the Jacksonville Jaguars' strong 2025 season under first-year head coach Liam Coen. Coen led Jacksonville to a 14-3 record and an AFC South title after Doug Pederson finished 4-13 the year prior. The Jaguars were able to select two-way star Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hunter came in with high expectations, as the 6-foot-1 cornerback/wide receiver was a standout for the Colorado Buffaloes, fresh off winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. The 23-year-old's season tragically ended early as the rookie suffered a torn LCL during an Oct. 30 practice.
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Hunter finished his rookie year playing in seven games for Jacksonville, hauling in 298 receiving yards on 28 catches for one touchdown on offense. On defense, the Collins Hill High School graduate finished with 11 solo tackles and 15 total tackles along with three passes defended. Hunter will need to stay on the field to hope and further develop chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence. On Monday, fans noticed a change in physical appearance that could be related.
On Monday, SportsCenter went to X to post a picture comparing Travis Hunter from Year 1 to Year 2, writing, "Travis Hunter put on some muscle in the offseason 💪." Fans immediately reacted to the change in physical appearance.
"Travis Hunter showing up to Jaguars training camp," wrote a fan who posted a gif of iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan.
"This should make him a menace on defense. Wonder what it will do to his stamina given how much Jax wants to play him," said a hopeful fan.
"That's not some muscle, that's a glow up on muscle," wrote another.
"That’s what work looks like," a user responded in admiration.
"This is what you like to see from a rookie coming into year 2," a fan said to put the growth in context.
"crazy what having ur arms out and ur elbows tucked can do for the sake of a picture 🤣🤣," a skeptical user wrote.
Jacksonville will open the 2026 NFL regular season hosting the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. ET.
