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“Travis is moving like he’s injured”: Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way star Travis Hunter pays a meet-and-greet visit to a young athlete

“Travis is moving like he’s injured”: Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way star Travis Hunter pays a meet-and-greet visit to a young athlete

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 27, 2025, 15:44 IST

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Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter surprised a young, aspiring football player during his workout. The chance encounter quickly turned into a memorable celebrity-fan moment, with Hunter posing for a picture. While many fans praised Hunter's community engagement, some speculated whether the interaction was staged, and others noticed a possible change in his gait.

“Travis is moving like he’s injured”: Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way star Travis Hunter pays a meet-and-greet visit to a young athlete

(Image via Getty: Travis Hunter)

A celebrity meet-up is one of the rarest happenings in the world. For one, it takes one to heaven. And for two, one forgets their current problems! It’s just pure joy and nothing else. That’s what transpired in the universe of a young athlete. The unnamed young athlete was nicely working out outside his home when someone paid him a visit! A visit that he would remember for ages! Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter walked up a hill when he watched a young football player practicing three-point stance and defensive line get-off drills. The unnamed young athlete couldn’t believe his eyes!

A celebrity-fan moment transpired in the universe of a young athlete when he got to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter

“Oh snap! Mom, Travis Hunter’s outside!” The unnamed young athlete rushes off to his house to get his smartphone. Why? Because that smartphone could clearly capture a celebrity-fan aka a meet-and-greet moment for him! The young football player asked one of Travis Hunter’s friends or associates to click a picture of them!

This celebrity moment was shared on X by the official account of the NFL. They captioned it: A special moment for this young athlete❤️TravisHunterJr | @Jaguars | @CUBuffsFootball (via _.00fel/TikTok). According to Dan Lyons of Sports Illustrated, Fella Hunter posted the original video on TikTok.

Fans question Travis Hunter’s gait, say he’s doing big things for the community, and call his celebrity-fan moment a staged publicity

Fans stormed in with sincere praises! One fan wrote, “Already doing big things for the community 🙌🏾” While another said, “Stoked for this kid, mad respect ✊” A third fan commented, “Big moment.

Keep doing it big 🏈.”

On the other side of the green grass, some fans thought it was staged. They wrote, “He really seems like a good dude. But this seems so set up. Good luck in Jacksonville. Don’t let that girl of yours turn your career upside down”, “Does anyone think this wasn’t staged?” and “@grok is this real or staged?”

Some fans noticed Travis Hunter’s walking style was a little different from his usual. They wrote, “Travis hunter walking gait kinda odd to me,” and “Travis is moving like he’s injured.”Also Read: Fans demand an extension for DE Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys as his birthday gift | NFL News - Times of India

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