Colorado boldly signals intent with Jaguars post-Travis Hunter draft selection
Football Star Travis Hunter Sets NFL Ablaze
The 2025 NFL Draft saw Colorado football's Travis Hunter make a splash, all thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They shook up the draft order, secured Hunter with the second overall pick, and set the stage for a dynamic future.
A Blockbuster Deal for Hunter
The Jaguars pulled off a jaw-dropping trade with the Cleveland Browns to secure the Heisman winner. Travis Hunter, the two-way star, was soon to call Duval County home. Colorado didn't waste time in sending a message – "Jacksonville, y'all got a DAWG," their Instagram account announced, followed by a dog emoji.
Travis Hunter Reaps Success and Expresses Gratitude
Hunter had long been linked with Jacksonville, and he was thrilled when the trade went through. He even reached out to Jaguars general manager James Gladstone, expressing his excitement about the move. "Yes sir, that's the best decision," Hunter said, according to Mike Silver of The Athletic.
Hunter's selection marked numerous milestones. He became the highest drafted cornerback in NFL history, the first wide receiver to go top 2 since 2007, and the highest drafted Colorado player ever. The Program's 14-year first-round drought was finally brooken.
The Jaguars' New Dynamic Player
The Jaguars' commitment to bolstering their defense for the 2025 season is clear -- Travis Hunter is set to form a formidable secondary alongside Tyson Campbell. There's also buzz about him having an offensive role, comparable to Shohei Ohtani in baseball, courtesy of Robert Griffin III's suggestion to the Jaguars' new head coach, Liam Coen.
Hyper-competitive and versatile, Travis Hunter has already made history at Colorado, playing an unprecedented 1,460 snaps across offense and defense. His unique talent and strategic trade have set a new paradigm in the NFL. Strap in, football fans. The new era of the league just got a whole lot more exciting.
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[4] Analysis: Jaguars trade up to select Travis Hunter
[5] Travis Hunter's journey from Jackson State to the NFL
- In the 2025 NFL Draft, Travis Hunter, the legendary Colorado football player, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars, turning the football world on its head.
- As a result of their trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Jacksonville Jaguars secured college football star Travis Hunter, causing a frenzy among football fans anticipating his impact on college football.
- After the shocking trade, Travis Hunter, a former Jaguar, expresses his joy and gratitude to the Jaguars' general manager, James Gladstone, as he gears up for a promising career in the NFL.
- The dynamic, two-way star Travis Hunter is set to join forces with Tyson Campbell in the Jaguars' secondary, while rumors swirl about a potential offensive role for him, drawing comparisons to Shohei Ohtani in baseball.


