Travis Hunter, one of college football's most dynamic star, is going to the NFL for real. The Jacksonville Jaguars took Hunter with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, getting a dynamic playmaker with star power on offense and defense.

NFL Draft 2025: Travis Hunter's Big Night

Travis Hunter Drafted by Jaguars Months After Clowning the Team Travis Hunter Drafted by Jaguars Months After Clowning the Team
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Hunter illuminated the stage on Thursday night's draft, grinning as he walked up to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in front of deafening crowds. The moment was the start of a bright future for the former Colorado standout, who soon made it evident that he felt the Jaguars made the correct decision.

As per Sports Illustrated, Hunter informed Jacksonville's front office that they "got it right,"trusting his confidence as the franchise's new cornerstone.

Shedeur Sanders Teases Hunter About Jaguars

But in a turn that the internet could not look away from, an old video of Hunter and teammate Shedeur Sanders surfaced just after the selection. The video, captured during a segment of The Travis Hunter Show in December 2024, has Sanders joking about Hunter to the Jaguars.

When Hunter asked Sanders to take a stab at guessing his favorite NFL team, Sanders instantly replied, "Jaguars," with a grin. Hunter's immediate and forceful "Bruh... yeah, he don't know me well," had the two players laughing, as if Jacksonville wasn't exactly on Hunter's wish list then.

From Hesitation to Opportunity: Hunter's Fresh Start in Jacksonville

After that harsh jab in the past, Hunter welcomes his Duval County future now. With a fresh head coach in Liam Coen, the Jaguars are turning to an exciting brand of football that could showcase Hunter as a scoring threat on offense and as a defensive specialist—a dual role rare in today's NFL.

Hunter will also partner with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, a combination fans are already talking about. His two-way play will provide an exciting new boost to the team, and with Coen in charge, Hunter could be given the latitude to be a full-fledged game-changer.

As for NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, drafting Hunter is like drafting two players because of his potential and talent. The former football player believed that he could excel in both offense and defense.

It's also worth mentioning that Hunter avoided a chillier fate—literally. The Cleveland Browns were supposedly interested in him, but Jacksonville's rebuilding roster could be the better bargain in the end.