Jaguars Revamp Secondary with Jourdan Lewis and Rookie Standout Travis Hunter

As the Jacksonville Jaguars look to rebound from their dismal 4-13 campaign in 2024, the team has undergone a significant overhaul, bringing in a new coaching staff and making several key additions to the roster. One of the most notable moves was the signing of free agent cornerback Jourdan Lewis, who the Jaguars made the highest-paid nickelback in the league with a 3-year, $30 million contract.

Lewis, who is coming off an impressive 2024 season with the Dallas Cowboys, has been impressed with what he's seen from his new teammates, particularly rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter Jr. The Jaguars selected Hunter with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he'll be tasked with contributing on both offense and defense this season. Lewis praised Hunter's intelligence and ability to grasp the game on both sides of the ball, calling his endeavor to be a full-time two-way player in the NFL "a grueling thing to do."

In addition to Lewis and Hunter, the Jaguars also added cornerback Caleb Ransaw and safety Rayuan Lane III in the draft, further bolstering their secondary. Lewis has also been excited about the energy and talent he's seen from the team's young cornerbacks, including 2024 third-round pick Jarrian Jones. With the new additions and some natural progression from their existing players, the Jaguars are hoping their passing defense will be much more effective in the 2025 season.