Jacksonville Jaguars conclude OTAs (June 2025) with Travis Hunter creating buzz, praised by coaches. Hollywood notices as team focuses on defense for 2024.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Friday, June 6th, brought a wave of excitement for Jaguars fans as the Travis Hunter phenomenon reached new heights, even touching Hollywood, while the team officially concluded a promising round of OTAs. From viral celebrity shout-outs to praise from the coaching staff, the buzz around Jacksonville's star rookie is undeniable, signaling a potentially electrifying season ahead.
'He’s picking things up fast and brings a different level of athleticism to our group.' - Linebackers Coach Tem Lukabu on Travis Hunter.
The Travis Hunter effect is in full swing, folks! Not only did our prized rookie get prominently featured in the new Madden 26 trailer this week, showcasing his impressive 6'4" frame and red zone skills, but Hollywood A-lister Ana de Armas sent a surprise video message to Jaguars fans. 'Wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming season. Go Jags!' she exclaimed, fueling the already rampant excitement around Hunter. While promoting her film 'Ballerina,' the timing felt like a perfect storm of star power meeting rising NFL talent. This national attention is fantastic for the Jaguars' profile.
Speaking of Hunter, Linebackers Coach Tem Lukabu couldn't help but gush about the rookie during his morning interview. Lukabu emphasized Hunter's rapid learning curve and the 'different level of athleticism' he brings. Beyond the rookie sensation, Coach Lukabu highlighted the entire linebacker unit's focus on communication and tackling fundamentals. He also praised veteran Foye Oluokun’s crucial leadership as the defense installs its new schemes. This defensive diligence is exactly what we want to hear heading towards training camp.
The Jaguars officially wrapped up their 10th and final OTA session on June 5th, and the mood is optimistic. Head Coach Liam Coen expressed satisfaction with the team's progress, particularly noting Trevor Lawrence's adaptation to the new offensive system. Veterans like Travon Walker are reportedly embracing the changes, and, no surprise, Travis Hunter continued to impress. Crucially, no major injuries were reported, which is always a huge win for OTAs. The team seems to be buying into the new direction.
As we look at the early offensive numbers, the Jaguars are averaging 14.88 points per game with an average time of possession of 27:22 and 60.47 offensive plays per game. The run game is seeing about 23 attempts per contest. While these are just early offseason figures, they suggest a focus on a balanced attack and ball control under Coach Coen. Players like DE Jordan Smith, G Jared Hocker, and OT Walker Little will be key cogs in their respective units as the team aims to elevate these offensive outputs in 2025.
With OTAs in the rearview mirror and the Travis Hunter hype machine in overdrive, the energy around the Jaguars is palpable. All eyes now turn to training camp, where the real battles begin and we'll get a clearer picture of what this 2025 squad, especially its electrifying rookie, can truly accomplish. The anticipation is building, Duval!
