Travis Hunter secures unprecedented rookie deal with Jaguars, who make unique announcement

Nick Wright believes Travis Hunter has the talent to be the face of the NFL and reacts to his confidence in learning both playbooks, saying the rookie’s two-way potential could be game-changing.

It took some time to figure out, but the Jacksonville Jaguars and their No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Travis Hunter, have agreed on his rookie deal. 

The announcement was quite unique, and the payout was historic. 

The Jaguars announced Hunter’s deal twice, one with a post that he was a defensive back that signed, while the other noted him as a wide receiver. 

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, #12, runs a passing drill during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ third mandatory minicamp on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union)

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner’s ability to play both sides of the ball is how the Jaguars want to deploy him, and these two announcements once again confirm the organization’s intentions to use him in that fashion. 

Hunter’s deal is worth $46.65 million and is fully guaranteed over the next four years with Jacksonville, who also have a fifth-year option if they so choose. 

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Hunter will also be receiving his $30.57 million signing bonus entirely up front, making him the first non-quarterback who was not drafted first overall to negotiate payment of his whole signing bonus at the front end of his deal, per ESPN. 

While there was not a situation like the one going on between the Cincinnati Bengals and their first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, some doubters