'Make his day miserable': Travis Kelce reveals how NFL teams might target Travis Hunter with brutal endurance strategy this season
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is drawing praise—and strategic concern—from
NFL
stars like
Travis Kelce
. As Hunter prepares to play both offense and defense, Kelce shared a blunt take on how teams might handle the challenge: wear him out.
On a recent podcast, the Chiefs tight end detailed how opponents could exploit Hunter's two-way role with relentless, exhausting tactics.
Why Travis Kelce thinks teams will try to wear Travis Hunter down — literally
During a candid appearance on the Bussin' With the Boys podcast, Travis Kelce was asked if he believed Hunter — a rare two-way player — could succeed in today's NFL. Without hesitation, Kelce responded, 'Hell yes, 100%. World class athlete. ... I saw him play basketball and I was like, 'Oh yeah, he's an athlete.''
While Kelce expressed admiration for Hunter's elite skillset, he also pointed out the reality of how NFL defenses might handle such a versatile weapon. Hunter, who plays both wide receiver and cornerback, could become a prime target for physical and mental fatigue.
'Both sides? That's the thing, I don't know how they're going to divy it out,' Kelce explained. 'I don't know, because teams are going to be going after him. They're gonna try and make his day miserable. If he plays corner, they're gonna run deep balls at him all day... just to try to get him tired. Why wouldn't you just attack him that way?"
It's a ruthless but realistic outlook from one of the game's most intelligent players.
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NFL teams are known for exploiting matchups and wearing down opponents over the course of four quarters — and in Hunter's case, playing over 100 snaps per game would make him especially vulnerable.
Deion Sanders
says Travis Hunter won't tire out — and the NFL might be easier
Hunter's incredible stamina was on full display at Colorado, where he averaged 118 snaps per game. His college coach, Deion Sanders, believes the slower tempo of the NFL might actually help his star pupil manage the physical toll.
While the Jaguars have primarily lined Hunter up on offense during OTAs, they're still committed to developing him as a two-way threat. Whether he can thrive on both sides consistently remains to be seen — but Kelce's comments hint at the mental chess match already forming around the rookie.
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Chiefs fans will get their first look at Hunter's NFL adaptability when Kansas City faces Jacksonville on October 6. If Kelce's prediction is right, expect the game plan against Hunter to be as much about endurance as it is about execution.
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