Hunter had 324 shots on offense (66.7%) and 162 shots on defense (35.9%) in his seven games last season.
Before his injury, he had 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown, enjoying an apparent breakout in his final outing as a rookie by going for 101 yards and a score on eight catches. He had 15 tackles and three passes defensed at cornerback.
In his absence, Parker Washington stepped up to lead the team in both receptions (58) and receiving yards (847). The Jaguars also made a splash with their acquisition of Jakob Meyers, as evidenced by their decision to sign him to a three-year extension in December.
The arrival of Washington and the arrival of Meyers, as well as Brian Thomas Jr. still possesses undeniable talent despite his sophomore slump, leaving Jacksonville with a strong trio of outfielders outside of Hunter.
He showed he has the ability to contribute in the passing attack, but Jacksonville’s cornerback position is certainly thinner right now, considering the aforementioned free agents and Jagar finishing the 2025 campaign 21st in yards allowed.
There’s free agency and the draft to unfold before Jacksonville gets a clearer picture of its roster, but just like in his first season, Hunter’s usage will remain a hot topic.