​Big things are expected for Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way superstar Travis Hunter in Year 2.After his rookie season was cut short after only seven games because of a knee injury, Hunter is finally set to be fully unleashed on the rest of the NFL in 2026.Hunter was primarily used at wide receiver as a rookie, but is expected to become a full-time cornerback this year, only occasionally being used on offense. Hunter is believed to have All-Pro-level ability at corner, and Jacksonville’s entire defense should benefit from having him on the field.NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks believes Hunter will excel in his new full-time role and has named Hunter to his defensive 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team.Brooks Expects A Big Year From HunterIt may be a season later than expected, but Brooks is expecting a big year from Hunter in 2026. Cornerback may be Hunter’s best position in the NFL, despite his talents at WR, and Brooks believes he can become an outstanding defender in 2026.”The No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft was expected to revolutionize the modern NFL as a two-way player, but his debut campaign came to an abrupt end with a knee injury in October. In Year 2, the Jaguars are expected to utilize Hunter as a full-time cornerback and part-time offensive playmaker, giving him a major role for a Jacksonville team that just went 13-4. As a natural ballhawk with outstanding instincts, vision and ball skills, Hunter’s presence on the island for a turnover-obsessed unit could be the difference between another early exit from the playoffs and a deep postseason run.”Brooks believes that Hunter’s presence on defense can put the Jaguars over the top in 2026. That is exactly the kind of player Jacksonville was counting on when they traded up to draft the Heisman Trophy winner second overall.Despite the objections from Deion Sanders, Hunter’s coach at Colorado, the Jaguars may be making the right decision to have the 23-year-old focus on defense this season. If Hunter can become a true shutdown corner, the Jags’ defense could be top-5 in the entire NFL.With Trevor Lawrence leading what looks like a potent offense, even with Hunter only contributing occasionally, Jacksonville has a great chance to not only make the playoffs again, but to do some damage once they get there.Final ThoughtsThe debate over whether Hunter should play wide receiver, cornerback, or both is probably going to rage on for the entirety of his career.However, if Hunter can become an All-Pro at CB, which he certainly has the ability to, it will be hard to argue that Jacksonville made the wrong decision by playing him on defense full-time.The Jaguars need Hunter on defense more than they need him on offense in 2026, making it an easy choice. Brooks believes that decision will pay off big-time for Jacksonville, and Hunter will prove them right by having a breakout season.The thought of Hunter playing cornerback should be terrifying to opposing offenses and quarterbacks this season.Join our ROUNDTABLE c