Most recently, Trevor Lawrence said he and Brian Thomas Jr. have “taken a huge step” toward improving their on-field chemistry, and ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe reports that Thomas will be used “on vertical routes” in 2026.
If Jacksonville plans to expand its deep passing game, the Jaguars will have to lean directly into a rejuvenated Thomas. He is impressing coaches and teammates by commanding separation at minicamp after a muted sophomore season containing just 9.9 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 42).
Thomas faces target competition from teammate Jakobi Meyers, and especially Parker Washington, who earned an impressive +19.6-percent Target Premium (No. 15) and a 124.0 Total Route Win Rate (No. 4) last year. Despite the crowded wide receiver room, Thomas’ vertical profile makes him an absolute best ball bargain at his current depressed draft day cost.
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Travis Hunter is recovering from a late-season LCL tear that truncated his rookie year to just seven games, leaving head coach Liam Coen uncertain about his timeline to be a full participant in practice. The Jaguars’ sophomore weapon showcased a diverse profile during his limited debut, operating as a true two-way player at wide receiver and cornerback.
Fantasy managers monitoring this offense will need to track his camp availability, as his recovery dictates whether he can build on a rookie campaign where he secured 28 receptions for 298 yards. Even when healthy, Jacksonville coaches also want Hunter to focus on cornerback duties. He should be avoided in fantasy football, and Hunter is a sell low candidate in dynasty leagues while he still has brand equity.
Brian Thomas Jr. played through upper and lower body injuries during a muted sophomore campaign, resulting in a low 9.9 Fantasy Points Per Game profile. He still captured a 30.8-percent Air Yards Share and recorded 23 deep targets while adjusting to a new offensive landscape.
With multiple clean-up procedures completed this offseason, a return to full health positionally creates a strong rebound opportunity within Jacksonville’s vertical attack. Thomas is an attractive post-hype sleeper in both best ball and dynasty league formats.
Recent trade rumors linked Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to the Philadelphia Eagles in a potential blockbuster deal involving Eagles star A.J. Brown. Rumors suggested Jacksonville would package Thomas with a draft pick to upgrade their receiving corps, though the team has previously dismissed similar trade reports.
Critics point out that Brown, who is heavily linked to New England this summer, would conflict with a Jaguars scheme that intentionally avoids using a designated WR1. Furthermore, it would be highly unexpected for Jacksonville to give up on the 23-year-old Thomas after just one down season following a stellar 2024 rookie campaign. Thomas is a strong buy low candidate in dynasty and best ball fantasy football leagues.
Travis Hunter played more offense than defense last year, yet he is still expected to see a significant increase in snaps at cornerback this season. Hunter previously flashed breakout potential as a wide receiver before a knee injury cut his promising debut short.
Jacksonville needs manpower in the secondary and has the luxury of a crowded WR depth chart. Hunter will play a role on offense, but he does not project to command the necessary volume to provide real fantasy value during his sophomore campaign. Savvy dynasty leaguers will use this most recent Hunter coachspeak as a sell window.
Shipley had strong words for his sports media establishment colleagues, accusing Jacksonville beat reporters of failing a literacy test and hallucinating a full-time move to cornerback. “At zero point have the Jaguars ever once indicated he will not play both ways, just as he did last year,” Shipley insisted. His rant continued by saying Jaguars HC Liam Coen has “embraced the disrespect” of reporters who wildly speculate on Jacksonville’s intentions.
Shipley did concede that “[Hunter] will play more cornerback.” Despite a 2025 campaign where he posted a modest 1.32 Yards Per Route Run and 10.5 Yards Per Reception before the injury, it would be rational if the Jaguars deploy sub-packages that leverage Hunter’s elite athleticism and dual-threat utility.
Hunter’s dynasty value has been in free-fall in 2026. Jacksonville’s wide receiver room is stocked with talent, but the offense is one injury away from needing Hunter’s versatility. His value is impossible to pinpoint, because he will not command the necessary targets to start in any fantasy league, but he possesses WR1 talent if the team ever decides to deploy him as a full-time receiver.
