Jaguars’ Hunter Balances Dual Role as Defensive Workload Increases
Travis Hunter’s latest training camp performance highlights the ongoing operational split between his offensive and defensive responsibilities, with cumulative statistics showing a heavier defensive burden.
Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter participated in 11-on-11 team periods at the Miller Electric Center on August 11, recording eight defensive snaps and six offensive snaps. The session marked a shift in workload distribution, representing Hunter’s lightest overall usage since Day 2 of training camp, where he recorded four offensive and eight defensive snaps.
Hunter caught two passes from quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the practice, noting his first training camp day with multiple receptions. The receptions included a short pattern in the flat and a route down the left sideline where he beat defender Montaric Brown. On a subsequent play, Hunter remained open down the sideline but was not targeted as Lawrence scrambled to the opposite side of the field.
Defensively, Hunter engaged in run support by shedding a block from tight end Hunter Long. However, he was also beaten deep by wide receiver Parker Washington on a pass from Lawrence down the left sideline. The report notes that Washington has beaten multiple defenders deep during training camp this summer.
Cumulative statistics for the season indicate Hunter has accumulated 60 offensive snaps and 98 defensive snaps in 11-on-11 team periods and the mock game, excluding the August 8 walkthrough. This equates to an average of 15.8 plays per practice, comprising 6.0 offensive and 9.8 defensive snaps.
Hunter has taken more defensive snaps than offensive snaps in every practice except Day 3, where he split snaps evenly with nine on each side of the ball, including a 7-on-7 period. The data tracking his usage was sourced from the Florida Times-Union and originally published via Yahoo Sports.
