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Jaguars Acquire Versatile Star in Blockbuster Draft Trade
15 Aug
Summary
- Jaguars trade up to 2nd overall pick to draft Colorado's Travis Hunter Jr.
- Denard Robinson, a former Jaguars "offensive weapon", faces NCAA ban
- Robinson's versatility made him a Heisman finalist at Michigan
In a surprising move, the Jacksonville Jaguars shook up the 2025 NFL Draft by trading up to the second overall pick to select Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter Jr. The Jaguars gave up a significant haul, including their first-round pick in 2026, to acquire the dynamic player who is expected to contribute at both wide receiver and cornerback this season.
This is not the first time the Jaguars have drafted a versatile athlete. Back in 2013, they selected Denard Robinson from the University of Michigan, listing him as an "offensive weapon" on their roster. Robinson went on to play quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and kick returner during his time in the NFL. However, his post-playing career has hit a snag, as he was recently handed a three-year show-cause order by the NCAA for his involvement in a sign-stealing scandal at Michigan, where he served as an assistant director of player personnel from 2022 to 2024.
Despite not living up to the Jaguars' expectations during his NFL career, Robinson's college exploits at Michigan were nothing short of remarkable. He finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2010 after passing for over 2,500 yards and rushing for a Big Ten-high 1,702 yards, scoring 32 total touchdowns. His versatility and playmaking ability made him a cover athlete for EA Sports' NCAA Football 14 game.
