Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence smiled when discussing rookie cornerback/extensive receiver Travis Hunter at his Monday information convention.
“Acquired a whole lot of juice, like he can run all day,” Lawrence mentioned of Hunter on the primary day of OTAs. “A variety of power. I find it irresistible. Good power. At all times dapping guys up, simply bringing juice every single day. Like I mentioned, excessive motor. Can simply go. It is like a child [who] simply runs round all day. He would not get drained, it looks as if.”
That considerable quantity of power helped Hunter win the 2024 Heisman Trophy. In 13 video games, he caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. On protection, he recorded 4 interceptions and 11 passes defended.
The fifth-year QB thinks Hunter’s success on the faculty degree may translate to the NFL.
“So far as simply expertise, it simply form of speaks for itself,” Lawrence mentioned. “Ball abilities, run after the catch, he is very explosive. Simply did not understand how explosive he was out and in of cuts. He is spectacular to look at.”
Hunter — the second choose of the 2025 NFL Draft — plans to proceed enjoying each methods within the NFL, however the Jaguars are having him study offense first. They possible need extra dependable pass-catchers for Lawrence.
This offseason, the Jaguars launched WR Gabe Davis and traded WR Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans. Final season, they mixed for 47 receptions for 618 yards and three landing catches.
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. may face extra double-teams after breaking out throughout his rookie season. In 17 video games final season, he had 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 landing catches. Outdoors of Thomas, no Jaguar completed with greater than 411 receiving yards.
An absence of weapons is one key motive Lawrence, the No. 1 choose of the 2021 draft, hasn’t met expectations in his first 5 seasons. Though he has made one Professional Bowl, he has a 22-38 beginning file within the common season.
Lawrence and Hunter growing chemistry may assist the Jaguars win extra video games, which might give the QB extra causes to smile.
