Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence Praises Travis Hunter As One Of Team’s ‘Hardest-Working Guys’

The theme of many interviews involving the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive skill players has been centered on avoiding complacency and keeping their foot on the proverbial accelerator entering the new season, as the vibe for the Jaguars is coming from the effort that is shown under Liam Coen.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence joined that group when speaking at the American Century Championship golf tournament last week, focusing specifically on his new teammate, Travis Hunter.

“Travis has been great – just his work ethic, how he’s come in,” Lawrence said, via Jamal St. Cyr of WJXT in Jacksonville. “He’s been one of the hardest-working guys we have. I think it’s a commitment to learning the playbook and trying to learn the two systems. It’s a lot for a rookie, it’s challenging to learn everything, and he’s done a nice job.

“We still have work to do, and we’re going to get a lot done in training camp and get ourselves ready to play come September. I’m really excited for him and how he can help our team.”

Much of these offseason work ethic discussions have revolved around Hunter because of his reputation as a collegiate ironman at Colorado, where he played cornerback and receiver and posted absurd snap totals in two seasons, averaging 118 per game last year. Hunter’s presence might have even inspired a fellow teammate, breakout rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr., to ensure he doesn’t rest on his own laurels after a 1,282-yard debut campaign, and it seems as if Hunter has quickly established himself as one of the most dedicated and driven players on the Jaguars roster.

It hasn’t come without skepticism, though. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently suggested opponents will attempt to wear out Hunter when he’s playing cornerback, and there are plenty more who believe it simply isn’t possible to play both ways in today’s NFL. Plus, there’s the dreaded rookie wall, which might hit even harder for a player spending much more time on the field each week.

Hunter’s pursuit of a role unseen in the NFL since its earliest years will remain a fascinating plotline to track.