Travis Hunter arrived in the NFL with high expectations as a versatile two-way player for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Known for his ability to play both cornerback and wide receiver, Hunter has been steadily finding his footing. His first NFL touchdown, scored on 19 October 19 2025 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium, marked an important milestone in his rookie season.
For the unversed, the Jaguars struggled in the game, losing 35-7. However, Hunter’s 34-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter provided a bright moment. Hunter fought through coverage to secure the catch near the 7-yard line and broke away to score, finishing with a career-high eight receptions for 101 yards.
Travis Hunter’s Wife Leanna Lenee’s Heartfelt Message To His Touchdown
Hunter’s wife, Leanna Lenee, celebrated the touchdown by sharing a story on Instagram. She wrote: “ABOUT. TIME. !!!!!” alongside a clip of Hunter’s touchdown catch. The couple, married in May 2025, and parents to a two-month-old baby boy.
Despite the team’s struggles, Hunter shone offensively and defensively, underscoring his unique two-way skill set. He finished the game with a career-high 14 targets, catching eight passes for a total of 101 yards, marking his first 100-yard game in the NFL.
He caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter, breaking free from coverage at the 7-yard line and outrunning defenders to score the Jaguars’ only touchdown, preventing a complete shutout
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Hunter’s involvement in the offense increased strategically, with Jacksonville reducing his defensive snaps in favor of more offensive opportunities. His defensive impact remained notable, highlighted by a critical pass breakup against star Rams receiver Davante Adams. The Jaguars are now 4-3 and will benefit from the upcoming bye week to regroup as Hunter continues developing into a pivotal part of both the offense and defense.
Travis Hunter Earns NFL Rookie Of The Week Nomination After Breakout Game vs. Rams
Travis Hunter has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award following his standout performance in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams. Hunter played a season-high 67 offensive snaps, caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Jacksonville targeted him 14 times as the team looked to maximize his playmaking ability on offense.
He was nominated alongside New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, and Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gladsen II.
For the uninitiated, Gladsen made history with the most receiving yards by a Chargers tight end since Antonio Gates, the most by a rookie tight end in 40 years, and the highest total by any rookie in 2025.
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Jaguars head coach Liam Coen addressed Hunter’s expanded role, noting that both the offensive and defensive staffs are evaluating how to use him moving forward. While speaking with the media, he said the following:
“I think that is absolutely going to be a part of the conversation this evening with both sides of the football. I thought that there were some definite flashes yesterday in terms of on offense specifically, had a great pass breakup as well on defense. And we are going to play the best 11 as much as humanly possible after this bye.”
Through seven games, Hunter has logged 324 offensive snaps, 162 on defense, and three on special teams, a total of 489 plays. He averages 46.2 offensive plays, 23.1 defensive plays, and 69.8 snaps per game.
Moreover, Hunter now leads the Jaguars in receptions with 28 and ranks second in receiving yards with 298, trailing only Brian Thomas Jr. (365 yards). He averages 10.6 yards per catch. Defensively, he has 11 tackles, four assists, and three pass breakups, underlining his rare two-way impact for Jacksonville.
