John Oehser

JACKSONVILLEThey know, and they're not saying.

When it comes to Jaguars rookie wide receiver/defensive backTravis Hunter, the question of where he will play offense or defense and just how much, remains a deliciously intriguing one.

AndJames Gladstoneis fine with the intrigue.

"The fact that, that exists is certainly a hand that we'll keep close," Gladstone said Wednesday.

Gladstone, in his first season as the Jaguars' general manager, spoke to the media on Wednesday. The primary subject:the teams 2025 initial 53-player roster,which became official Tuesday at 4 p.m. Other subjects: QuarterbackTrevor Lawrence, a deep running room and a revamped offensive line.

Perhaps the most intriguing subject:

Hunter, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, who is expected to play both offense and defense extensively becoming the first NFL player to do so to that extent in at least three decades. The Jaguars have yet to publicly specify how much he will play on either side, something Gladstone said Wednesday was by design.

Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, has worked extensively on offense and defense throughout the offseason program and2025 Training Camp. He sustained an upper-body injury August 14, then missed the Jaguars'Preseason Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saintsbefore all Jaguars starters did not play in this past Saturday'spreseason finale against the Miami Dolphins.

Hunter returned to practice Wednesday, with Gladstone saying he was "rolling full speed" and adding that the Jaguars expect the same impact from Hunter as expected before his recent missed practice time.

Gladstone on Wednesday also addressed:

• Lawrence's development inHead Coach Liam Coen's offensive system. Gladstone said he is "absolutely jacked at the progression [from Lawrence] we saw from the offseason program to now," adding:

• An offensive line that underwent major change since January.

Projected starters:

• Left tackleWalker Little
• Left guardEzra Cleveland
• CenterRobert Hainsey
• Right guardPatrick Mekari
• Right tackleAnton Harrison

Reserves:Chuma Edoga,Wyatt Milum,Jonah MonheimandCole Van Lanen. Hainsey, Edoga and Mekari signed as unrestricted free agents in March, with Milum and Monheim selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. "The thing that jumps out across the offensive line is the versatility," Gladstone said.

• A running back room that features four playersTravis Etienne Jr.,Tank Bigsby, rookieBhayshul Tutenand rookieLeQuint Allen Jr.who could be active on game day. "Pretty juiced up about the fact that we've got four running backs who we feel very confident in," Gladstone said.