Jaguars’ Travis Hunter Debuts New ‘Chopped’ Haircut Ahead of First NFL Game

The Jaguars star made a pretty dramatic physical change before Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Jaguars star Travis Hunter got a haircut ahead of his NFL debut against the Panthers on Sunday. / Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Jaguars star Travis Hunter may stand out of the crowd for more reasons than one in Sunday's season opener against the Panthers.

As one of the NFL's most unique talents, Hunter is set to make his pro debut against Carolina in a game in which he'll reportedly serve as an every-down wide receiver as well as a situational corner. The Colorado product is expected to make an immediate impact for the Jags after getting taken with the No. 2 pick in the draft—and he'll do so without his signature dreads.

Hunter proudly showed off his new buzzed haircut ahead of the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. "Damn bruh, a little chopped cheese!" Hunter said.

Chopped cheese 💈🧀@TravisHunterJr | #CARvsJAX pic.twitter.com/BgOfKAmkU9

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 7, 2025

Always smiling 😁 @TravisHunterJr

CARvsJAX - 1pm ET on FOXhttps://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV pic.twitter.com/iBAdwbNXsx

— NFL (@NFL) September 7, 2025

It's a distinctive look for Hunter that will be hidden under his helmet for the duration of the game, but who knows, maybe it'll give the two-way star a small boost in the speed department.

Fans mostly loved the new 'do:

Big hair cut. Big day. #DUUUVAL https://t.co/I0Es5YzgYt

— Kainani Stevens (@KainaniStevens) September 7, 2025

he cut that bullshi off his head he going for 100+ im out https://t.co/juVE4BBfQa

— YBG Awakey🎐 (@EelonRuined) September 7, 2025

Fresh cut Travis Hunter is about to have the Panthers in Hades. https://t.co/wPD6ak3KoR

— Willie Kazama (@WillieIcyFrozen) September 7, 2025

Buzz Lightyear 🚀🚀🚀 https://t.co/vBbrxJCcGh

— jeremy (@jaygofaygo) September 7, 2025

Next up, Trevor Lawrence?

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