Travis Hunter experienced the intense butterflies of a rookie debut as he stepped onto the field for his first NFL game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In a candid post-game interview after the Jaguars' tight 31-25 loss, Hunter admitted, "I was a little nervous at first. But after the first play, I was good." Polishing off that initial anxiety, Hunter showcased his dual-threat potential by playing both wide receiver and cornerback.

Selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, Hunter was eager to prove his versatility. He clocked in 10 snaps on offense, where he managed to snag two passes for 9 yards, and 8 snaps on defense.

His head coach, Liam Coen, praised Hunter's offensive performance: "He made a couple of good catches on option routes," Coen noted. However, he acknowledged a defensive misstep, mentioning a missed tackle, hinting at some confusion over the defensive playcall.

Hunter took it in stride, saying, "We can flush it right away and just get back to business. I know what I’ve got to do next time." His ability to bounce back will be key as he learns and grows in his role.

Meanwhile, in a remarkable twist, Hunter's former teammate at Colorado, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, shined in his own preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a resounding 30-10 victory over the Panthers.

As Travis Hunter continues to adjust to the professional level, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on his progress in future games.