Travis Hunter secures unprecedented rookie deal with Jaguars, who make unique announcement
It took particular time to figure out but the Jacksonville Jaguars and their No overall pick in the NFL Draft Travis Hunter have agreed on his rookie deal The announcement was quite unique and the payout was historic The Jaguars stated 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 CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMThe 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 million and is fully guaranteed over the next four years with Jacksonville who also have a fifth-year option if they so choose TRAVIS HUNTER ON STRANGER'S PRAISE AFTER FLIGHT INTERACTION 'I TOOK CARE OF HER LIKE I DO MY GRANDPARENTS'Hunter will also be receiving his 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 particular doubters thought Hunter not signing with the Jaguars yet could lead to a rift down the road ahead of training camp However the deal got done and Hunter will be prepared for the July start when rookies have to assessment to the crew facility to begin their first journey toward the NFL regular season Once again the Jaguars front office led by new GM James Gladstone shows their confidence in Hunter with this historic deal After all Gladstone jumped up to second overall back in April to make sure he landed a potentially franchise-altering competitor Jacksonville despite the talent on its roster has missed the playoffs the last two seasons leading to an organizational overhaul that included getting rid of head coach Doug Pederson Liam Coen who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers explosive offense last season is now in charge of getting Trevor Lawrence and company back on track with a playoff berth like they accomplished in in mind Lawrence is expected to have Hunter on his line of scrimmage throughout the - NFL campaign but it is unknown how the Jaguars wish to deploy him on offense and defense this year He should be getting chosen good reps at receiver though as the Jaguars could have a dynamic duo brewing with budding star Brian Thomas Jr who cemented himself as the clear number one receiver in his rookie season in Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter
