It’s no secret that Travis Hunter is going to play both ways. But with his talent and draft capital, is he worth his current ADP? There’s not a precedent for a player like Hunter, but with the addition of Liam Coen, the Jaguars are in a great place to succeed as a whole.
Travis Hunter Fantasy Football Outlook: Two-Way Monster or Part-Time Receiver?
Travis Hunter ADP
Hunter is currently coming off the board as the WR29 according to Footballguys, and has jumped all over the place this summer. There will be some leagues that don’t want to touch him due to his two-way skillset, while there will be others where he goes a smidge higher. Before the draft, he was going as low as WR70 in best ball drafts, but that went out the window with the Jaguars pick. He’s going just ahead of George Pickens, Calvin Ridley, and Jaylen Waddle and just behind Zay Flowers, DeVonta Smith, and Tetairoa McMillan.
Travis Hunter 2025 Expectations
Rookie wide receivers normally start slow. The post-bye rookie bump is a real thing, as rookies take time to adjust to NFL speed. As Hunter is playing both ways, he will take a little more time to adjust. He’ll need time to learn both sides of the ball and their playbooks, which is a tall task for a young player. Luckily, Coen was able to draw up easy button plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers skill players throughout the season. Even with Hunter’s reduced snap share and an expected slow start, he can be a value as the season continues. Expect his snap share to be relatively low when compared to other rookie wide receivers, but his per route target numbers and efficiency should be enough to keep him a viable WR2/3 with spike week potential from touchdowns.
What to do With Travis Hunter in Fantasy Football 2025
Some platforms are allowing Travis Hunter to receive fantasy points for his defensive touchdowns. Unless it’s an IDP league, where he gets a tremendous boost, he’s priced about right. His ceiling is much higher than some of the players going ahead of him, but the floor could fall out quickly if he plays more defense than we expect. It’s worth noting that he worked with the offense first during organized team activities, and the Jaguars WR2 job is completely up for grabs. If Dyami Brown is keeping Hunter off the field, there are more problems here than Hunter’s defensive snaps. That’s extremely unlikely, and with the ceiling of a WR prospect of Hunter’s caliber uniting with a franchise quarterback, an exciting offense coach, and a role that fits him perfectly, Hunter is a favorite target of mine during early drafts.
Bottom line, if you believe Travis Hunter to be primarily a wide receiver, draft him everywhere. If you believe he’s only a 60/40 split between offense and defense, he’s a fine WR3. If you think he’s going to play more defense than offense, avoid him completely.
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