Chris Olave “Welcomed Back” Travis Hunter To The NFL By Embarrassing Him At Saints-Jags Joint Practice [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Travis Hunter faced a tough test during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. Videos circulating online show Saints wide receiver Chris Olave beating the second-year star in coverage. One clip has fans saying Hunter got completely mossed on the play.
The Jaguars sophomore cornerback appeared a step behind as Olave hauled in the pass. Multiple angles of the moment spread quickly across social media. Some viewers called it a clear welcome-back moment for Hunter in his second NFL season.
Chris Olave beats Travis Hunter 💨
Hunter was completely lost here. pic.twitter.com/mtVk7PcbQk
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 13, 2026
TRENDING: Travis Hunter just got MOSSED by Chris Olave (Saints WR1).
The Jaguars sophomore year CB just got WELCOMED BACK to the NFL 😳 pic.twitter.com/q8Tds77AFW
— Rookie Watch (@RookieWatxh) August 13, 2026
Others defended the young defender. They noted he stayed close enough that the play could have been an interception with better timing. Still, the highlight belonged to Olave on this particular snap.
Travis Hunter Enters Year 2 Looking Physically Transformed
Hunter has spent the offseason completely changing his body after a torn LCL ended his rookie year. He put on noticeable muscle while rehabbing and now looks far more filled out than last season. Side-by-side photos of his Year 1 and Year 2 appearance have drawn heavy attention online.
The added size has not cost him any speed. A recent training video captured Hunter hitting 22.6 mph during a full sprint at camp. He finished the run with a big smile and held up the Catapult tablet showing the exact number for the camera.
Jaguars coaches have praised the upper-body strength he built during recovery. Hunter himself said the extra weight actually makes him feel lighter on his feet after months of dedicated training.
Travis Hunter’s Role and Early Camp Challenges
Jacksonville plans to use Hunter primarily as a starting cornerback this season while not shutting down his snaps at receiver. The dual-threat ability that made him a star in college remains part of the long-term vision. Early camp work has mixed offensive and defensive reps as the staff evaluates his readiness.
The joint practice against the Saints offered the first real look at Hunter against high-level competition this summer. Olave’s win on that particular route gave the Saints a highlight and reminded everyone that the NFL remains unforgiving even for talented young players.
Hunter continues to work his way back from the knee injury that limited him to seven games as a rookie. The physical transformation and maintained top-end speed give Jacksonville plenty of reason for optimism. One contested catch in practice will not define his second season, but the moment already put him under the spotlight.
