AFC Notes: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

Colts

  • ESPN’s Stephen Holder names Colts’ third-round CB Justin Walley as a player flying under the radar going into 2025 after showing “aggressive coverage and impressive instincts” in their spring program. 
  • Holder adds that Walley is “showing potential in dime packages.”
  • Colts HC Shane Steichen praised Walley’s coverage ability in OTAs: “[He is] really sticky in coverage. Has been making a ton of plays through OTAs. So, very pleased with where he is at.”

Jaguars

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence had more praise for Travis Hunter, noting that he has handled the workload of playing both sides of the ball extremely well.

โ€œTravis has been great โ€” just his work ethic, how heโ€™s come in,โ€ Lawrence said, via Jamal St. Cyr of WJXT. โ€œHeโ€™s been one of the hardest-working guys we have. I think itโ€™s a commitment to learning the playbook and trying to learn the two systems. Itโ€™s a lot on a rookie, itโ€™s challenging to learn everything and heโ€™s done a nice job. We still have work to do and weโ€™re going to get a lot done in training camp and get us ready to play come September. Iโ€™m really excited for him and how he can help our team.โ€

  • Michael DiRocco of ESPN names CB Montaric Brown as a potential surprise player for the Jaguars in 2025 after working with the starters in Jacksonville’s spring practices.
  • DiRocco notes that Brown has “consistently made plays” this offseason and had two breakouts in the end zone during red zone drills in minicamp. 

Titans

Titans OT JC Latham highly praised first-round QB Cam Ward for quickly showing leadership since joining the organization and accountability for bad plays. 

โ€œHe holds himself to a leadership and accountability. Heโ€™ll admit when heโ€™s wrong and heโ€™ll take accountability,โ€ Latham said, via TitansWire. โ€œEven if itโ€™s not 100 percent on him.โ€

Latham pointed out how Ward butted heads with DT Jeffery Simmons in practice and was impressed by the quarterback’s competitive drive. 

โ€œAs a quarterback, especially a rookie who hasnโ€™t played his first snap, heโ€™s going right at him and not backing down,” Latham said. 

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