O ne of the must-watch players in the upcoming NFL season is undoubtedly Travis Hunter , a standout whose rare ability to excel on both offense and defense captivates fans and analysts alike. It's no secret that he's fueling immense excitement among Jacksonville Jaguars supporters.

Over 35 years have passed since a player echoed the brilliance of Deion Sanders , and Hunter , mentored by Sanders , emerges as his modern reincarnation, carrying sky-high expectations.

Travis Hunter's Impact Could Outshine Cam Ward's with Titans

Travis Hunter , a Colorado product, was the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft , and according to NFL Network's Will Blackmon , he's poised to have an effect reminiscent of Deion Sander s' transformative arrival with the Atlanta Falcons , sparking a competitive revolution for the Jaguars .

In a bold claim, Blackmon suggests Hunter could have an even greater impact than Cam Ward , the first overall pick by the Tennessee Titans , a divisional rival.

"When Travis Hunter [plays], you're going to get all kinds of media attention. They're going to track every single rep on offense, every single rep on defense," Blackmon said. "He might have one catch and maybe one PBU, and they're going to be there watching every single thing he does in this city. This is what they needed. This is why."

"This is why Jacksonville went up and traded to go get this man for all those right reasons. They're going to be people in the seats, people are going to pay tickets to a Jacksonville game just to watch this guy. He's going to be celebs on the sideline to watch him. So I think just overall, just for that whole division and the NFL , Travis , he's going to make the bigger impact."

While it remains uncertain whether Travis Hunter will play both offense and defense, there's no doubt he'll be a pivotal figure in transforming the Jaguars into contenders in the AFC South . The fanbase is ready to embrace their new superstar.