Liam Coen Confirms Stance on Travis Hunter’s Request After Jaguars GM Traded with Browns for Heisman Winner

“I can do everything for real. I can do anything on a football field.” When Travis Hunter dropped that quote during his Heisman speech, it wasn’t just swagger—it was a warning. Fast-forward to the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars just bet $41 million that he’s right. But here’s the plot twist: Head Coach Liam Coen isn’t letting him do everything—at least not yet.

In a move that had Duval County screaming “DUUUVAL” into their IPA cans, the Jaguars traded up to No. 2 to snag Hunter, college football’s ultimate Swiss Army knife. But Coen, channeling his inner Ted Lasso—’I’m not sure if I believe in ghosts, but I do believe in Travis Hunter’—dropped the mic: “He’ll play primarily on offense to start.” Cue the collective gasp from fantasy footballers and Madden simmers everywhere.

Let’s rewind. Hours before Coen’s announcement, the Jaguars and Cleveland Browns pulled off a blockbuster straight out of Ballers. Jacksonville sent No. 5, a 2nd, two 4ths, and a 2026 1st to Cleveland for the No. 2 pick and some late-round confetti. Translation? The Jaguars said, “We need Hunter like Florida needs sunscreen,” while the Browns grinned, pocketing picks and whispering, “Jalen Milroe at No. 5? Don’t mind if we do.”

Hunter’s résumé? Oh, just a Heisman, Bednarik, and Biletnikoff—college football’s version of the Infinity Stones. At Colorado, he played 147 snaps in a single game (!!), racked up 1,258 rec yards with 15 TDs and 9 INTs on defense. Dude’s like Deion Sanders if Prime Time also moonlit as Randy Moss. But Coen’s playing the long game: “I love watching football, so it’s kind of easy for me,” Hunter shrugged. Yeah, easy like Mahomes makes no-look passes look easy.

Coen’s decision to start Hunter at WR isn’t just strategy—it’s survival. The Jaguars’ 2024 season was a dumpster fire wrapped in a hurricane: 4-13, 10 one-score losses, and a QB carousel after Trevor Lawrence’s injury. Their offense? As spicy as room-temperature mayo. Enter Hunter, who’s already promised to “play wherever will help my team win” while low-key eyeing that CB spot like it’s the last slice of pizza.

But let’s be real: Jacksonville’s culture needs CPR. After firing Doug Pederson and GM Trent Baalke, they’re rebuilding like a Fixer Upper episode. Hunter’s not just a player—he’s a vibe. His NIL deals (Adidas, Cheez-It, 7-Eleven) scream “marketable,” and he once funded his teammates’ endorsements. “Family’s my end zone,” he said. Cue the awws from the 904.

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Meanwhile, Cleveland’s playing 4D chess. By sliding to No. 5, they got Mason Graham, and for second round they might be eyeing Jalen Milroe, Alabama’s human cheat code who rushed 20 TDs in ‘24. Scouts say he’s “the greatest runner ever evaluated at QB”—high praise in the Lamar Jackson era. The Browns, still haunted by Deshaun Watson’s contract, need a reset. Milroe’s legs could be their Excalibur.

But let’s not forget: this is the Browns. Their last franchise QB was Baker Mayfield’s Progressive commercials. Still, with extra picks and a 2026 1st-rounder, they’re stacking assets like Thanos collecting stones. ‘Inch by inch, play by play,’ as Any Given Sunday preached. Cleveland’s betting on patience.

So here we are. Jacksonville’s got a two-way phenom itching to rewrite the playbook, while Cleveland’s hoarding draft capital like a squirrel with acorns. Hunter’s rookie deal (est. $43M) isn’t just a contract—it’s a down payment on hope. And Coen? He’s walking a tightrope between unleashing chaos and protecting his golden goose. As Hunter laces up, one thing’s clear: the NFL isn’t ready for his brand of obsession. “I love watching myself play,” he once smirked. Buckle up, Duval. The show’s just starting.