“They Done Caught A Kingpin” – Travis Hunter Helps Jacksonville Police in Major Drug Bust
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Travis Hunter stepped into real police work this week. The Jacksonville Jaguars star joined Sheriff T.K. Waters for a ride-along. Officers pulled off a major drug bust while he rode along.
Hunter hopped out of the car at one stop. He watched as police recovered a large bag of illegal drugs. The haul included weed, meth, cocaine, and fentanyl.
“They done caught a kingpin,” Hunter said as the officers handled the scene.
He then turned to the camera with a clear message for young viewers. Stay away from drugs.
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The two-way star is preparing for his second NFL season. A knee injury limited him to just seven games as a rookie. He now balances football with community appearances.
This ride-along put him right next to active law enforcement. Officers conducted a traffic stop that developed into something deeper. Hunter listened closely and reacted in the moment.
Travis Hunter rode along with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters to get a firsthand look at police work and witnessed a traffic stop that resulted in drugs being found pic.twitter.com/MZ5E3ZPdwa
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The video captures his surprise and the scale of the find. Police treated it as a significant bust. Hunter’s presence added extra attention to the operation.
At the end of July, Jacksonville Fire Rescue crew members wrote a Facebook post to reveal they ran into Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and Jaguars star Travis Hunter wearing a police vest.
A picture of the moment made the rounds on social media.
Travis Hunter Delivers Strong Anti-Drug Message
Hunter used the moment to speak directly to the kids. He stressed the dangers of drugs after seeing the evidence. His words carried weight coming from a high-profile athlete.
The Jaguars selected him second overall in the 2025 draft. He remains a key part of their plans on both sides of the ball. Moments like this show his off-field engagement.
