Travis Hunter connects with Trevor Lawrence and rises in Fantasy Football

In Jacksonville, Travis Hunter—the rookie sensation—arrived with top-tier college credentials, and he’s already starting to make an impression. His preseason debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers may have been modest on paper—just two catches for nine yards—but his time on the field with Trevor Lawrence was enough to spark optimism in the Fantasy Football world.

Travis Hunter lined up for 11 of the 12 offensive snaps with Trevor Lawrence. That speaks volumes about the coaching staff’s trust in him and reveals a strategic direction. The Jaguars are leaning into three-wide receiver sets, a scheme that could play directly into Hunter’s strengths.

Travis Hunter offensive and defensive highlights pic.twitter.com/cNt1H9FAnl

— TruthToldTV (@TruthToldTV) August 10, 2025

According to NFL analyst Adam Levitan, this approach mirrors the offensive style of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Liam Coen in 2024, where 71% of plays featured three receivers. Jacksonville ranked eighth in the league for that formation type, reinforcing the idea that Travis Hunter could have a meaningful role from the start.

High-caliber connection

As highlighted by Marca, fans were buzzing not about the stats. But about the chemistry between Travis Hunter and Trevor Lawrence. And it’s easy to see why. Hunter comes in with an impressive college résumé from Colorado. Over 1,200 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in his final season. His crisp route running and versatility—he can play both offense and defense—make him a valuable asset in Fantasy leagues that reward multi-positional impact.

Travis Hunter was all over the field in his preseason debut vs. Steelers 🔥

Hunter on offense:
– 11 SNAPS, 2 RECs, 9 YDS

Hunter on defense:
– 8 SNAPS, 0 TARGETS pic.twitter.com/qugAu2Y7qR

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 10, 2025

Travis Hunter’s presence on and off the field is also winning fans over. In a recent response to a veteran coach who criticized Jacksonville’s heat. Hunter stood his ground with confidence, showing that he’s not just talented—he’s got the mindset to thrive.

Preseason games

Hidden gem With more preseason games ahead Fantasy analysts and fans alike will be watching closely to see how Hunter’s role develops. If he continues to get snaps and build rhythm with Trevor Lawrence, Travis Hunter could emerge as one of the hidden gems of the 2025 Fantasy Draft. He’s not a WR1 yet, but as a WR3 or flex option, he’s got serious upside. Some are already predicting that with these two, we might be witnessing the birth of a dynamic NFL duo.

Rookies You NEED to DRAFT for Every Round of Fantasy Football

R1: Ashton Jeanty
R3: Omarion Hampton
R4: Tetairoa/TreVeyon
R5: Travis Hunter 👀
R6: RJ Harvey
R7: Kaleb Johnson
R8: Egbuka/Warren
R9: Colston Loveland
R10: Jayden Higgins
R11: Burden/Wardpic.twitter.com/HRnrftWjtj https://t.co/eAGMxReevA

— Dynasty Dad (@DynastyDadFF) August 9, 2025