Overview
- Jacksonville will keep Hunter on offense and defense in 2026 but expects a higher emphasis at cornerback due to expiring contracts in the secondary.
- Gladstone indicated Hunter could step into a starting cornerback role when offseason practices begin if recovery stays on track.
- Rehab is progressing after Nov. 11 LCL surgery from an Oct. 30 non-contact injury, with a six-month timeline targeting full football activities by May.
- Receiver additions and development, including the trade for Jakobi Meyers and his subsequent extension, reduce immediate need for Hunter’s offensive snaps.
- Across seven rookie games, Hunter logged 324 offensive and 162 defensive snaps with 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown, plus 15 tackles and three pass breakups, as some analysts call for a full-time switch to cornerback.