Jaguars' Travis Hunter Has Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Jacksonville, Florida – Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie two-way star and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, the team announced. The procedure, performed by Dr. Cooper and Dr. Kaplan in Dallas, revealed no additional damage to the knee, and Hunter is expected to return to full football activities within six months, positioning him for a full recovery ahead of the 2026 season.

Hunter suffered the non-contact injury during a practice on October 30, just before the Jaguars' Week 9 matchup. He was placed on injured reserve the following day, initially raising hopes for a late-season return. However, further evaluation confirmed the need for surgery, ending his debut campaign after seven games. The former Colorado standout, who won the 2024 Heisman Trophy under coach Deion Sanders, had been splitting time between wide receiver and cornerback, logging 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps.

In his limited action, Hunter recorded 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, averaging 10.6 yards per catch. His highlight came in Week 7...