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Wide receiver is the deepest position in fantasy football. It is also the trickiest, though. The sheer volume of options can tempt managers into chasing last week’s points or stubbornly starting name-brand players despite poor matchups. Week 4 of the 2025 season brings a fascinating mix of rising playmakers, volatile deep threats, and fading veterans. […]

One of the most exciting parts about fantasy football is that it is unpredictable. Just like the NFL, there would hardly be any fun if the superior team won every single time. The same is true in fantasy football, and the reasons are often quite different from why NFL teams struggle to win games. The best […]

Penn State’s defense is making waves early in the season, and much of that attention has gone to freshman defensive end Chaz Coleman. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been vocal about the rookie’s rapid rise, calling him “a really disruptive guy” and highlighting his ability to rush the passer against anyone. Coleman has already logged […]

Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. didn’t sugarcoat his assessment of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter, insisting the No. 2 overall pick still has a lot to learn before he can be relied upon as a wide receiver in the NFL. On his 89 Podcast, Smith highlighted Hunter’s route running as “not NFL ready,” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves franchise star Anthony Edwards has already taken the NBA by storm with his one-of-a-kind talent. As he enters his sixth year in the league, he’ll gladly welcome the challenge and pressure of carrying his team towards their ultimate goal. He’s also serving as the face of Adidas, recently revealing the athletes he wants […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions football program heads into its bye week undefeated, using the break to prepare for a highly anticipated 2024 showdown with the Oregon Ducks in Happy Valley. But head coach James Franklin also took the opportunity to speak about a player outside his locker room. During a recent media session, Franklin […]

Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. offered a blunt assessment of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter, saying the first-year player is not yet ready to handle wide receiver responsibilities at the professional level. Smith made the remarks on the latest episode of his “89 Podcast,” pointing to Hunter’s route running as a major concern […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have seemingly taken a leap forward this season. They won their first game of the season against the Carolina Panthers, and they nearly bested the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, only losing by a score of 31-27. The team has an exciting young core. Most notably, Travis Hunter has been showing off […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were in a tight game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but they were not able to get the win, losing 31-27. The offense seemed like it was flowing throughout the game, and Trevor Lawrence finished with 271 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Though it seemed like he had good chemistry […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got a glimpse of why they drafted Travis Hunter No. 2 overall, even in a narrow Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. After starting cornerback Jarrian Jones exited with a back injury in the first half, Hunter was thrust into a much bigger defensive role and he showed flashes of his […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a heartbreaking 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, with a controversial late-game pass interference penalty on rookie cornerback Travis Hunter playing a pivotal role. The defeat plunged Jacksonville to 1-1 in the 2025 season and illuminated a cascade of missed opportunities on both sides of the ball. Hunter, the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are flying high after their Week 1 win, but things get tougher in Week 2 as they head to Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. With Joe Burrow under center and a raucous home crowd behind them, the Bengals are slight favorites. That doesn’t mean the Jaguars are […]

Following a strong debut in Week 1, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is set to see an increased defensive role when the team visits the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Head coach Liam Coen confirmed that Hunter’s role in the secondary will expand against Cincinnati’s wide receiver tandem of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The adjustment […]

As the first half of their season opener against the Carolina Panthers progresses, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to start their new era with a victory. Head coach Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone were hired to run the Jaguars this past offseason. Their first draft pick together? The reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to face off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, and many are ready to see the debut of rookie Travis Hunter. The multi-talented player knows that new beginnings will happen today, and he came in pregame with a big surprise, showing off a new hairstyle. Hunter decided to cut […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to showcase rookie sensation Travis Hunter in a historic role when they open the 2025 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers. Hunter will line up as an “every-down wide receiver” while contributing as a “situational cornerback” in Sunday’s Week 1 matchup, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hunter, the No. 2 […]

There is a different buzz around the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason after remaking some of the roster and a lot of the coaching staff and front office, most notably bringing in Liam Coen as the new head coach after an excellent season as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator. The Jaguars also made a big move to […]

One of the players who will be eagerly watched by many in Week 1 is Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter Jr. It’s part of the territory of being one of the highly touted newcomers, and the curiosity is even more so for Hunter since he’s a two-position standout in college. The Jaguars will open their […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have one of the NFL’s most anticipated rookies available when they open the season against the Carolina Panthers. General manager James Gladstone confirmed that wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter has been cleared to play after missing Jacksonville’s final two preseason games with an upper-body injury. Hunter returned to full practice […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team that has drawn attention before the regular season. The Jaguars drafted two-way star Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft, turning heads around the league. The rookie will play both wide receiver and corner this season to help Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of several NFL teams hoping to avenge a lousy 2024 season. Jacksonville entered the 2024 campaign with all sorts of hopes, but they all fell flat. The Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson, due to their struggles. Jacksonville has new leadership this year in general manager James Gladstone, and head […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are excited to finally see what they have in Travis Hunter. Jacksonville has been cooking up a plan for how to use Hunter for months now. Unfortunately, Jaguars fans will have to wait until Week 1 to get their next taste of what Hunter can bring to the organization on the field. […]

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. Now that NFL training camps and the preseason are underway, it is the perfect time to lock in for fantasy football. One of the best ways to do that is figuring out which players you like compared against average draft position (ADP). Most fantasy football players […]

Travis Hunter and his wife, Leanna Lenee, were hit with divorce rumors three months after they tied the knot. The couple got married in Tennessee after three years of dating. However, on Tuesday (Aug. 19), the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie made headlines involving Lenee allegedly filing for divorce. As if the divorce rumors weren’t enough, according […]

Fantasy Football draft season is almost here, and the pre-season hype is easy to fall for. While they mostly won’t go in the first round, it’s the rookies that could win your league. From Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter to TreVeyon Henderson and Colston Loveland, there are a lot of rookies to parse through for […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars missed Travis Hunter when they played their last preseason game, against the New Orleans Saints. Hunter has been dealing with an upper body injury. On Tuesday, Hunter was seen back on the practice field for the Jags. Jaguars reporter Demetrius Harvey released a video online showing Hunter running routes and catching passes. […]

Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason is wrapping up. The real thing, when wins and losses count and when starters won’t be resting, is just around the corner. The league is more stacked with star talent than ever before, and tons of stud footballers will be looking to win major NFL awards this year. So, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be playing in their second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, but they will be without their prized rookie. Travis Hunter will miss the game for precautionary reasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Hunter did not participate in practice at the end of the week after he sustained an […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t open their preseason with a win. In August, though, the scoreboard often takes a back seat to evaluation. Their 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was more about identifying which players can handle the stage and prove they belong when the games start counting. For several roster hopefuls, it was the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to take on the New Orleans Saints on August 17 in a preseason matchup. Many are looking forward to seeing the new talent on the roster on display. However, reports indicate that Travis Hunter’s status is up in the air after an injury popped up during training camp. Hunter, who […]

Travis Hunter is a football anomaly. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner was named the best player in college football because he was a full-time two-way player, which isn’t something that had been done in decades. At Colorado, Hunter was arguably both the best receiver and the best cornerback in the nation. His success with the […]

The first week of the preseason always brings a handful of highly-anticipated rookie debuts, and perhaps none were more hyped up than Travis Hunter’s first game in a Jacksonville Jaguars uniform. The Jags and their new No. 2 overall pick took on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first game of the preseason on Saturday night. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars added a gem to their receiving core when they drafted Brian Thomas Jr.. The wideout had an exceptional rookie season. The Jaguars doubled down on getting Trevor Lawrence options on the outside. Jacksonville drafted two-way star Travis Hunter at the top of the NFL Draft and got their first look at him […]

Travis Hunter is looking to make an unprecedented impact in the NFL, and that could only happen through supreme preparation. The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver and second-string cornerback is getting his body ready for both offensive and defensive snaps in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Displaying his high motor, the two-way talent […]

As there has been an NFL two-way adjustment for Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter since he will be playing both on offense and defense, there’s no doubt that there is some strategy with it. While some in the football world are skeptical about how the Jaguars’ rookie will sustain productivity in the league with the […]

The Colorado Buffaloes are preparing for their first season where Deion Sanders won’t be the head coach of his son, Shedeur, or two-way phenom Travis Hunter. With both players in the NFL, Sanders realizes that the program will have to play differently without his son or Hunter on the roster. Sanders, who is 57 years […]

The biggest surprise from the Jaguars‘ first unofficial depth chart of the 2025 NFL season is the dual-role designation of rookie Travis Hunter as both a starting wide receiver and a backup cornerback. Despite being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter’s unique role as a two-way player, starting at wideout […]

As Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter says it isn’t hard to play both sides of the ball; there are still some within the football world who are concerned about the lasting effects. While fans will get to see the Jaguars’ rookie in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason debut, Los Angeles Rams wide […]

As Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter is playing both sides of the ball during training camp, which is going to be the plan in actual games, there’s no doubt some questions and concerns with him. With people questioning if the Jaguars will play Hunter both ways against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason debut, the […]