NFL followers are thrilled to see Travis Hunter start his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie star from Colorado is expected to play both wide receiver and cornerback, something that's quite uncommon at the pro level. As one might expect, not everyone thinks that is a good idea. Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, a longtime veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion at tight end, recently expressed a rather strong opinion. His comments have created quite a stir across the NFL. What exactly did Travis Kelce say? And why might it make Travis Hunter think twice before taking on a two-way role?
What Travis Kelce warned Travis Hunter about the press
On July 2, 2025, during an appearance on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Travis Kelce raised concerns about Travis Hunter’s dual-position plan in the NFL. Speaking just weeks before the NFL preseason begins, Travis Kelce said teams will purposely target Travis Hunter to wear him out.
Travis Kelce explained,
“If he plays corner, they’ll run deep on him all day. They’ll just try to gas him out. Why wouldn’t you attack him that way?” He pointed out how the NFL is far more physical and fast-paced than college football.
As per Travis Kelce, once Travis Hunter plays against NFL veterans, he might discover that playing both sides could hinder his game (performance). During the 2025 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs will play, although it hasn't been made public when. That being said, as the season approaches, coaches and analysts have questions if Travis Hunter is going to stay at one position.
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Travis Hunter, who became a college football prodigy in 2023 at the University of Colorado under coach Deion Sanders, was drafted in 2025 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. His dual position feature of being able to play both defense and offense made news headlines.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their first preseason game on August 9, 2025 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Jacksonville Jaguars regular season will begin on September 7 against the Carolina Panthers. That game will likely show whether Travis Hunter is used in both roles or if Travis Kelce’s warning was taken seriously.
With quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the team, Jacksonville Jaguars hopes for a strong season after past struggles. But all eyes will be on Travis Hunter and how long he can keep up.
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