The Jacksonville Jaguars released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of the 2025 preseason opener, and there’s one name that immediately stands out: Travis Hunter.
The rookie phenom was always going to be a focal point in camp. Not just because he’s a former five star recruit and one of the most electrifying athletes in recent college football history, but because his role in the NFL breaks the mold. He’s a legitimate two way threat in an era when most players are asked to specialize early.
This first depth chart offers us a glimpse into how Jacksonville is prioritizing his development, what they think his strengths are right now, and how far along he is in handling one of the most complex workloads in the league.
Offensive Priority: Starting Wide Receiver
GettyThe 2025 No. 2 overall pick will start on offense.
Perhaps the clearest message from the depth chart is that Hunter is being prioritized as a wide receiver. He’s listed as one of the three starters, alongside 2024 first round pick Brian Thomas Jr. and veteran Dyami Brown.
That aligns with what we’ve seen in camp. Offensive coordinator Liam Coen has made it clear that Hunter’s refinement at receiver was a necessary first step. “He has definitely made strides from the spring, specifically on offense, just breaking the huddle, knowing where to go, knowing how to line up, what’s his responsibility so he can just go play faster,” Coen told ESPN’s Dan Graziano. “So the first few days of camp, he played a lot faster and a lot more confident.”
That confidence has started to show in real ways during practice. Hunter is playing with timing and urgency, traits that often separate rookie playmakers who contribute early from those who need to sit for a season.
Defensive Depth: Competition Still Unfolding at Corner
Getty First year GM James Gladstone traded up for Hunter because of his dual-threat ability to play wide receiver and cornerback.
While wide receiver appears to be Hunter’s current base position, the door is far from closed on defense. On the unofficial depth chart, Hunter is listed as a backup cornerback behind Tyson Campbell (specifically, “Jarrian Jones or Travis Hunter”).
That phrasing tells you a lot. Jones has reportedly acclimated well to Campanile’s zone heavy defense after a steep learning curve earlier in the offseason. Montaric Brown, another early leader in the CB2 competition, has been sidelined with injury, creating a wide open battle for the spot opposite Campbell.
For now, Hunter’s not ahead of the pack. But he’s not out of the picture either. “That’s what makes him so unique,” Campbell said of Hunter. “He brings those ball skills from the offensive side and uses them in the same way on the defensive side.”
Those translatable skills are why Jacksonville continues to give him reps on defense, even as they prioritize his offensive readiness. The challenge moving forward will be workload: balancing meetings, reps, and execution on both sides of the ball.
The Jaguars first unofficial depth chart isn’t meant to be a final evaluation. It’s a progress report. And in Travis Hunter’s case, it’s an encouraging one. If there’s a bigger takeaway, it’s this: the Jaguars are treating Travis like a real weapon.
They’re asking him to compete for meaningful roles at two premium positions. He still has to prove he can handle the workload. And he’ll have to prove it in real game situations, not just camp drills and press conferences. But this depth chart shows the Jaguars are serious about turning Travis Hunter into the league’s most versatile young star very, very soon.
What Travis Hunter’s Placement on the Jaguars Depth Chart Tells Us