Travis Hunter will get his first taste of NFL life sooner than you think.
The NFL announced Wednesday, April 30, its offseason workout program dates, including when teams' rookie minicamps will be held.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars , Rookie minicamp will take place May 9-11.
Hunter, taken No. 2 overall in the 2025 draft after the Jaguars traded up to get him, and his fellow draft picks and undrafted free agent rookie signees, will take part in the three-day period where newly drafted NFL players get acquainted with the team and the NFL lifestyle.
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The Rookie minicamp consists of several parts, including:
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Orientation and acclimation:The goal is to get rookies used to the pro lifestyle, including the team's daily schedule, practice routine and strength and conditioning program.
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Learning the playbook:Rookies start learning the scheme, terminology and adjustments needed for the upcoming season.
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Practice and workouts:Rookies participate in 90-minute practices and workouts, getting a feel for how the team operates.
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Classroom sessions:Rookies attend team meetings, special teams and position meetings, and other classroom sessions to learn about various aspects of the NFL and their specific roles.
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Physical assessments and evaluations:Rookies undergo physicals, equipment fittings, strength and conditioning testing, and nutrition planning.
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Evaluation:Coaches and team staff evaluate the rookies' performance and potential.
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First impressions:Rookies are under pressure to make a good first impression and demonstrate their ability to learn and perform at a high level.
Following the May 11 end to Rookie minicamp, the team will then come together for Organized Team Activities on May 19 with 10 sessions scheduled, followed by a three-day mandatory minicamp June. 10-12.
New head coach Liam Coen will get his first look at the team he, new general manager James Gladstone and President of Operations Tony Boselli have been building this offseason.
We'll also soon learn when the Jaguars will play in the fall with the NFL schedule release May 14.
The Jags will play their AFC South opponents, Houston , Tennessee and Indianapoli,s home-and-away. Their other home games will be against Kansas City, the Los Angeles Chargers , the Los Angeles Rams , Seattle , the New York Jets and Carolina .
The road games are against Arizona , Denver , Las Vegas , San Francisco and Cincinnati .
What are the other key Jaguars dates?
Rookie minicamp: May 9-11
Organized team activities: May 19, 21-22, 27, 29-30; June 2-5.
Mandatory minicamp: June 10-12.
First day of training camp: It hasn't been announced yet but teams will begin as early as July 16.
Jaguars' 2025 NFL draft picks
Here's the full 2025 draft class of the Jacksonville Jaguars :
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Round 1 (No. 2 overall) - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
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Round 3 (88) - Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
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Round 3 (89) - Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
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Round 4 (104) - Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
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Round 4 (107) - Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
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Round 6 (194) - Jalen McLeod, EDGE, Auburn
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Round 6 (200) - Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy
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Round 7 (221) - Jonah Monheim, OL, USC
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Round 7 (236) - LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse
Jaguars' undrafted free agent signings
The Jaguars agreed to terms with 22 undrafted free agents just after the 2025 NFL Draft. Here they are:
| NAME |
POS |
HT. |
WT. |
SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brayboy |
WR |
6-1 |
199 |
Elon |
| Cam Camper |
WR |
6-3 |
197 |
Boise State |
| James Carpenter |
DL |
6-2 |
288 |
Indiana |
| Branson Combs |
LB |
6-3 |
228 |
Wake Forest |
| John Copenhaver |
TE |
6-3 |
240 |
North Carolina |
| Ethan Downs |
DL |
6-4 |
263 |
Oklahoma |
| B.J. Green II |
DL |
6-1 |
270 |
Colorado |
| QB |
6-3 |
215 |
Memphis |
|
| Patrick Herbert |
TE |
6-5 |
255 |
Oregon |
| Ja'Quinden Jackson |
RB |
6-2 |
233 |
Arkansas |
| J.J. Jones |
WR |
6-3 |
210 |
North Carolina |
| Eli Mostaert |
DL |
6-3 |
289 |
North Dakota State |
| DB |
5-10 |
185 |
Oregon |
|
| Eli Pancol |
WR |
6-3 |
205 |
Duke |
| Keivie Rose |
DL |
6-3 |
314 |
Arkansas |
| Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig |
S |
5-10 |
185 |
Colorado |
| Doneiko Slaughter |
DB |
6-0 |
190 |
Arkansas |
| Danny Striggow |
DL |
6-5 |
255 |
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| DB |
6-0 |
189 |
North Carolina State |
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| Sal Wormley |
OL |
6-3 |
327 |
Penn State |
| Darius Lassiter |
WR |
6-2 |
205 |
BYU |
| WR |
6-0 |
181 |
Utah |
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Travis Hunter will report for Jaguars rookie minicamp starting May 9
