Travis Hunter just secured a massive payday, officially signing his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The four-year deal is fully guaranteed at $46.65 million, including a staggering $30.57 million signing bonus to be paid up front.
But while this marks a major milestone for the Colorado star-turned-NFL rookie, not everyone sees smooth sailing up ahead. One NFL analyst has already raised concerns that tension may arise later on in a few years.
As expectations skyrocket and Hunter steps into a high-pressure environment, the analyst warns that “this is where the tension could become evident,” hinting at future friction between Hunter and the Jaguars’ front office.
The Jaguars Paid One Guy for Doing Two Jobs
Travis Hunter isn’t just any rookie; he’s a two-way weapon. As both a cornerback and wide receiver, Hunter brings rare versatility to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But as Mike Florio pointed out, his $46.65 million deal is strictly based on his No. 2 overall draft position, not the fact that he’ll be pulling double duty.
“That’s all slotted,” Mike Florio said. “It has nothing to do with the fact that he will, in theory, be doing double duty for the Jaguars.”
In a league where most players specialize in one position, Hunter’s dual-threat role is both a gift and a gamble. While fans are hyped about his talent, the analyst warns this could spark friction, especially if Hunter feels undercompensated for doing more than most.
The Jaguars may have just drafted two players in one, but they’re paying for only one job.
What Could Go Wrong for the Jaguars?
Mike Florio raised a red flag about Travis Hunter’s rookie deal, and it’s not about the money upfront. While the Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 spot because they believe they’re getting “two players for the price of one,” Florio warned that tension could brew down the road.
If Hunter thrives as both a wide receiver and a cornerback, and if the Jaguars start winning and making playoff runs, he may feel he deserves to be compensated for both roles.
“Once the window opens for a second contract,” Florio explained, “that’s when he can say, ‘Hey, wait a minute. I’m doing two jobs full-time, you’re paying me for one, that’s got to change.’” That moment, Florio predicts, is where real friction could begin.
For now, the Jaguars are thrilled with their pick. But come contract time, Hunter might demand to be paid like the two-way star he truly is.
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