The Hunter Effect: When Gaining Weight Becomes a Path to Speed Travis Hunter's transformation has left NFL teams questioning their approach to player development, particularly when it comes to weight gain and athletic performance.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie cornerback has defied conventional wisdom by shedding pounds while becoming faster than ever before.
Hunter's 10 pound weight increase has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in his speed, with the 22 year old reaching a top speed of almost 23 mph during training camp.