

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s journey in the NFL has been marked by ups and downs since joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a dominant collegiate run with the Clemson Tigers, expectations were sky-high-but reality has been far more turbulent. His rookie year in the league was especially rocky, with Lawrence throwing 17 interceptions, a stat line that set a troubling tone for his professional debut.
In 2022, he bounced back by leading Jacksonville to the playoffs, suggesting he was ready to turn the corner. But momentum stalled in 2023, as the Jaguars finished 8-8 and were eliminated from Super Bowl contention. The 2024 season took an even sharper downturn, with the team opening at 2-8 before Lawrence suffered a concussion that sidelined him. Now, heading into 2025, team owner Shahid Khan is hoping that the arrival of first-time head coach Liam Coen can reverse the trend-for Lawrence, for the team, and the entire franchise.
Travis Hunter wows Jaguars coaches with explosive offseason progress and star potential
The Jaguars roll the dice on Travis Hunter
In the recent NFL Draft,Jacksonville made a bold move by selecting Travis Hunter out of the University of Colorado-one of the most electrifying college players in years. Not only did Hunter win the Heisman Trophy last season, but his rare ability to play both offense and defense makes him a true unicorn in today’s game. His arrival brings a wave of excitement, but also enormous expectations.
The price of landing Travis Hunter
The Jaguars didn’t land Hunter cheaply. They selected him second overall, but to do so, they traded away significant assets to Cleveland: the 5th and 36th overall picks, plus a first-round selection in 2026. It’s a massive investment for a franchise still struggling to find stability since Lawrence’s arrival.
Can Hunter translate his collegiate dominance to the NFL?
It’s a tall order While Hunter dazzled in college, playing just 22 total games, the NFL’s grueling schedule is an entirely different beast. With 17 regular-season games, preseason matchups, and potential playoff action, a rookie could easily reach or exceed his entire college workload in just one year.
Given that reality, head coach Liam Coen may be forced to limit Hunter’s usage on both sides of the ball. Managing the rookie’s workload will be critical to preserving his health and maximizing his impact.
A historic NFL two-way player in the making?
If Hunter does take regular snaps on both offense and defense, it will mark a historic moment in the modern NFL. The league hasn’t seen a true two-way player of this caliber since Chuck Bednarik suited up for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1950s, playing both center and linebacker.
Aware of the challenge ahead, the Jaguars’ general manager commented on Hunter’s development plan:
“When it comes to his onboarding process, we’ll give him a heavy dose of offense, and sprinkle in the defensive side of the ball, knowing that by the time we get to the regular season,” he explained.
Liam Coen echoed that approach, indicating that Hunter will be primarily deployed as a key offensive weapon for Trevor Lawrence So far, his defensive reps in training camp have been minimal.
As the Jaguars push to reshape their identity in 2025, all eyes will be on this high-risk, high-reward gamble. Whether it’s redemption for Lawrence or the rise of Hunter, Jacksonville’s path forward promises to be one of the most fascinating stories of the season.
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