{
  "id": 12218412,
  "title": "Hall of Famer Champ Bailey Has High Hopes for Travis Hunter as Cornerback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hall-of-famer-champ-bailey-has-high-hopes-for-travis-hunter-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/hall-of-famer-champ-bailey-has-high-hopes-for-travis-hunter-as-cornerback-12526604"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars' young cornerback, has been tested in both defensive and offensive roles during his rookie season, but his mentor Champ Bailey is confident the all-around experience will prove beneficial. In Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hunter appeared in every defensive snap and logged zero offensive snaps. The 23-year-old intercepted two passes and earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 86.9 among all cornerbacks in Week 4. Having once played wide receiver during his college days, Bailey can empathize with Hunter's dual challenges. Believing Hunter should concentrate on defense, Bailey told FanDuel TV's Kay Adams that he wants Hunter to excel at one craft. Hunter's performance in Week 4 has Bailey optimistic, feeling that his learning curve is short and that the Heisman Trophy winner could become one of the league's top five cornerbacks.",
  "summary": "Champ Bailey thinks Travis Hunter can become a top-five NFL cornerback if the rising Jacksonville Jaguars star focuses on defense.",
  "key_points": [
    "Champ Bailey optimistic about Travis Hunter's potential.",
    "Hunter intercepted two passes in Week 4 game.",
    "Bailey believes Hunter should focus on defense."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}