JACKSONVILLE — Second-year cornerback and wide receiver Hunter stole the show on Day 4 of Jaguars 2026 Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center, recording an interception off backup quarterback Nick Mullens and then hauling in a contested deep catch from starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence minutes later.
Hunter, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, missed the last 10 regular-season games last season with a knee injury. His two-way performance drew praise from teammates and coaches alike.
“I just like watching him play,” Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers said. “I’ve been watching him for a long time. I feel like everybody’s been watching him.”
The interception was Hunter’s first takeaway of training camp. The deep reception — against tight coverage — required him to go up and win the ball in the air, and it was one of the most impressive catches any player has made in camp through four practices.
“The deep reception was awesome to see,” Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski said. “It’s great getting back out there with the guys. He has such an infectious energy that it affects not just the receivers, probably the offensive line coaches and everybody out there.”
Meyers, who is entering his second season in second-year Head Coach Liam Coen’s offensive system alongside tight end Brenton Strange and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., said Hunter’s presence lifts the entire roster. “He’s like the country’s son,” Meyers said. “We’re all just kind of watching him grow up as a man. I just think he’s a really good dude, honestly. He’s fun to be around. He’s always a jolt of energy, always laughing, always smiling. It’s hard to be upset when he’s in the room and it’s hard to be upset when he’s on the field. So, we’re winning when he’s good.”
Udinski said the continuity of a second year together has sharpened the coaching staff’s understanding of its playmakers. “I think for everybody, we have a little bit clearer picture of who they are and who we want to be and how we as coaches can help bring the best out of them,” Udinski said. “That’s one of the challenges of Year 1, where you don’t necessarily know where guys fit within our system. So, the more reps we get together and the more communication we have about how they see things, how they see defenses, how they like to approach this route or how they like to maybe approach a certain look, allows us to build things around them.”
Other standouts included wide receiver Parker Washington, who made a sliding touchdown catch from Lawrence and has been a tough cover for the entire defense throughout camp. Second-year defensive end B.J. Green II recorded a would-be sack during early team drills and has drawn praise from Coen. Rookie wide receiver CJ Williams made a big catch over the middle of the field, connecting with Mullens after adjusting in the air.
Running back Chris Rodriguez practiced in team drills for the first time since joining the Jaguars as a restricted free agent this past March. Rodriguez, who played his first three seasons with the Washington Commanders, sustained a left foot injury early in the offseason program. Second-year linebacker Jack Kiser missed practice for a third consecutive day with a knee injury and is expected to return later in training camp or preseason. Left tackle Cole Van Lanen and offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list.