Overview
- Travis Hunter is set to be a full-time cornerback with spot snaps at wide receiver in 2026, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
- General manager James Gladstone said Hunter will be limited in the offseason program with a target of full clearance for training camp.
- His rookie year ended with a torn LCL in late October after seven games, when he logged many more snaps on offense than defense.
- With Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington established at receiver, coaches plan to lean on Hunter to strengthen the secondary.
- The shift has renewed scrutiny of the aggressive trade up to No. 2 overall that cost a 2026 first-round pick as the two-way plan narrows.