NFL Draft fantasy analysis: Travis Hunter to Jacksonville Jaguars

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The hoopla, hysteria and general hype are unrivaled around the NFL Draft, where the usual pomp and circumstance is filled with stylish suits, neck-draped bling, main-stage struts, Roger Goodell bro hugs and lifelong dreams realized. However, selfish gamers only care about one thing — Where does the rookie rank in the fantasy pecking order?

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Jaguars

As America — from the Oval Office to Mel Kiper Jr. to a random street-corner busker in downtown Cleveland — collects itself after Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide, the former Colorado quarterback’s main target in Boulder is about to make a cannonball splash.

Early indications are Hunter could mostly contribute as a wide receiver and play defensive snaps roughly 30% of the time. Of course, until the real action begins, that estimation is complete guesswork.

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However, on a Jacksonville team needing offensive explosiveness alongside WR1 Brian Thomas, Hunter earning the majority of his snaps as a receiver seems most plausible.

Working inside or out, he’s the epitome of a playmaker. His long arms, off-the-charts stamina, elusiveness in space and rubber-peeling wheels should cause havoc for opposing defenses.

Last season with the Neon Deions, Hunter dominated the competition whether against zone or single coverage schemes. According to Pro Football Focus, seven routes in his tree recorded a 100+ rating. He also finished top-12 in deep and screen yards.

Hunter will flourish if deployed in the slot or outside. With his stellar separation skills, contested catch strength and downfield proclivities, he should become a favorite target of Trevor Lawrence on Day 1.

A final line landing inside the WR top 36 in 0.5 PPR is likely.

Fearless Forecast: 71 receptions, 839 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns, 29 rushing yards