Trevor Lawrence Issues Warning Regarding Travis Hunter
The Jacksonville Jaguars, a franchise haunted by decades of near-misses and Super Bowl droughts, sent seismic shockwaves through the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, making a blockbuster trade to land the most electrifying prospect in college football: Colorado's two-way superstar, Travis Hunter!
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In a stunning move that highlighted their desperate hunger for success, the Jaguars orchestrated a deal with the Cleveland Browns, trading up to secure the No. 2 overall pick and selecting the highly sought-after wide receiver and cornerback. This was a massive investment, signaling a new era of aggressive decision-making for a team that has never reached the Super Bowl in its nearly 30-year history.
The pressure on Hunter will be immense. Jacksonville fans are starving for a winner, and a "major wave of hope" is now riding on the shoulders of the Heisman-winning dual-threat phenom. However, former Clemson and current Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who knows a thing or two about navigating sky-high expectations as a former No. 1 overall pick, has issued a dose of reality while simultaneously showering Hunter with praise.
"Travis has been great. Just his work ethic, how he's come in. He has been one of the hardest-working guys we have," Lawrence told Jamal St. Cyr of News4JAX. But the veteran QB also offered a crucial warning about the unprecedented challenge ahead. "I think it is the commitment to learning the playbook and trying to learn the two systems. It's a lot on a rookie. It's challenging to learn everything and he's done a nice job and we still have work to do and we're gonna get a lot done in training camp and get us ready to play come September."
Hunter's ability to seamlessly transition his two-way dominance from college to the NFL will be one of the most compelling storylines of the 2025 season. The pros are a different beast, and playing both offense and defense at the highest level comes with monumental physical and mental demands. Despite the inherent pressure, Hunter has already garnered strong support from various players on the Jaguars' roster, eager to see how his "alien-level athlete" traits translate.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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