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Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
28
YDS
298
TD
1
AVG
10.6
TAR
45
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
After winning the Heisman Trophy last year, Hunter will soon become the NFL's first true two-way player since his mentor, Deion Sanders, played about half of the Cowboys' snaps on offense in 1996. While some called him a cornerback first and foremost during the pre-draft process, the Browns said otherwise, only to then trade the No. 2 overall pick to Jacksonville. Fortunately for prospective fantasy managers, the Jaguars used the pick on Hunter and were quick to announce that he'll start off prioritizing offense. Landing in Jacksonville rather than Cleveland also means better QB play, catching passes from Trevor Lawrence, although it'll be hard to eclipse 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas as the primary target in a new-look attack under former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Coming off a 1,258-yard, 15-TD effort in his final season at Colorado, it shouldn't take long for Hunter to emerge as Lawrence's second-favorite option ahead of free-agent signing Dyami Brown and TE Brenton Strange. While he's only about average in terms of size (6-0, 188) and didn't go through pre-draft testing, Hunter has the speed and fluidity one might expect of a former No. 1 overall recruit who became the best college cornerback in the country before also making his case as the top wide receiver. The biggest question now is whether his ability on defense limits his playing time on offense. Read Past Outlooks
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Likely to play more defense in 2026
Jaguars GM James Gladstone confirmed Wednesday that Hunter (knee) will remain a two-way player in 2026 but implied that the wide receiver/cornerback is likely to see more playing time on defense during the upcoming season, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Gladstone noted that Hunter's rehab program is progressing "as expected," after the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft required season-ending surgery Nov. 11 to address a torn LCL in his right knee. Hunter looks on track to be ready for the start of the Jaguars' offseason program, which will be a pivotal one as he prepares to see increased time on the defensive side of the ball in 2026. In his seven appearances as a rookie, Hunter was on the field for 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps compared to only 36 percent of the defensive snaps, but Gladstone cited the Jaguars' positional needs (based on looming expiring contracts) as a primary factor in wanting the 22-year-old to get more exposure to cornerback. Shortly before Hunter got hurt, the Jaguars acquired Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders at the trade deadline and then signed him to an extension, and Parker Washington also emerged as a trusted slot man late in the season to complement Meyers and 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas on the outside. A healthy Hunter is still likely to factor into the equation at receiver in some capacity next season, but because the wideout room already looks like an area of relative strength for Jacksonville, he could be headed for a steep reduction in reps on offense in what would obviously represent a negative development for his fantasy prospects.
Gladstone noted that Hunter's rehab program is progressing "as expected," after the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft required season-ending surgery Nov. 11 to address a torn LCL in his right knee. Hunter looks on track to be ready for the start of the Jaguars' offseason program, which will be a pivotal one as he prepares to see increased time on the defensive side of the ball in 2026. In his seven appearances as a rookie, Hunter was on the field for 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps compared to only 36 percent of the defensive snaps, but Gladstone cited the Jaguars' positional needs (based on looming expiring contracts) as a primary factor in wanting the 22-year-old to get more exposure to cornerback. Shortly before Hunter got hurt, the Jaguars acquired Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders at the trade deadline and then signed him to an extension, and Parker Washington also emerged as a trusted slot man late in the season to complement Meyers and 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas on the outside. A healthy Hunter is still likely to factor into the equation at receiver in some capacity next season, but because the wideout room already looks like an area of relative strength for Jacksonville, he could be headed for a steep reduction in reps on offense in what would obviously represent a negative development for his fantasy prospects.
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Air Yards Per Game
64.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.99% Team Air Yards
6.7%% Team Targets
8.1%Avg Depth of Target
7.3 YdsCatch Rate
62.2%Drop Rate
2.2%Avg Yds After Catch
5.8% Targeted On Route
19.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Set to remain two-way player in '26
The Jaguars plan to continue utilizing Hunter (knee) as their top wide receiver and as a matchup cornerback in 2026, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Surgery brings end to rookie season
Hunter underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair an isolated LCL injury to his right knee, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Jaguars placed Hunter (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
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ACL reportedly intact
Initial testing on Hunter's knee revealed that the wideout's ACL is intact, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Non-contact injury being assessed
Coach Liam Coen said Friday that the Jaguars are still trying to determine the extent of the knee injury that is slated to send Hunter to IR, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.
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Two-way plans for '26 reaffirmed
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone confirmed in his end-of-season news conference that the team plans to continue utilizing Hunter, who's recovering from a torn LCL, on both sides of the ball in 2026, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gladstone said the coaching staff was encouraged with the progress Hunter had been making before he went down with the season-ending injury following Week 7. He added that because of the "steps he was taking by the midpoint of the season," the organization felt good about what Hunter would have accomplished had he remained healthy. Hunter finished his rookie campaign with a 28-298-1 line on 45 targets along with 15 total tackles and three pass breakups across seven games.
Gladstone said the coaching staff was encouraged with the progress Hunter had been making before he went down with the season-ending injury following Week 7. He added that because of the "steps he was taking by the midpoint of the season," the organization felt good about what Hunter would have accomplished had he remained healthy. Hunter finished his rookie campaign with a 28-298-1 line on 45 targets along with 15 total tackles and three pass breakups across seven games.







