The trade-up for Travis Hunter took a lot of courage. We took a look at the boldness of James Gladstone and how the Jaguars use football as a bridge.

Travis Hunter is one of the most gifted football players ever. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to take him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft last Thursday, and for good reason. Hunter was regarded by most as both the top wide receiver and the top cornerback in the draft class.

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