# Shannon Sharpe Clarifies Travis Hunter's Role

> Shannon Sharpe defends Travis Hunter's playing style after wife Leanna's public callout.
- Title: Shannon Sharpe Clarifies Travis Hunter's Role | Shortify
- Summary: Shannon Sharpe defends Travis Hunter's playing style after wife Leanna's public callout. Shannon Sharpe clarified Travis Hunter doesn't play every snap on…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-i-understand-thats-your-husband-shannon-sharpes-blunt-response-to-travis-hunters-wife-leanna-after-public-callout
- Author: Dhruv Singh
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: travis hunter, shannon sharpe, leanna lenee, jacksonville jaguars, nfl, two way player, sports
## Leanna Lenee Calls Out Sharpe
Leanna Lenee, Travis Hunter’s wife, demanded Shannon Sharpe use 'TWO WAY' player in descriptions of her husband.

> Anyways…@shannonsharpe84 When you speak about my husband make sure you put ‘TWO WAY’ player in front
## Sharpe's Rebuttal on Nightcap
Shannon Sharpe clarified Travis Hunter doesn't play every snap on both sides of the ball during Nightcap podcast.

> So now we’ve been abundantly clear that the likelihood of him playing every snap, every down on both sides of the ball is not going to happen
## Hunter's NFL History
Travis Hunter became fourth NFL player to score touchdown and interception in same game since Brian Dawkins in 2002.

> The feat was last achieved by none other than the 'Wolverine' himself, Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, in 2002
## Hunter's Current Role
Hunter played mostly as cornerback this season with offensive snaps in single digits entering Texans game.

> He has mostly played as a cornerback this year; his offensive snap counts entering the Texans game were in single digits only
## Hunter's Game Performance
Hunter caught four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown against Texans after minimal previous catches.

> Hunter caught four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown
## Coaches' Response
Coaches praised Hunter's critical plays on both sides of the ball for helping Jaguars win game.

> We’ve got to continue to get him the ball and keep building off of it and making sure it fits within the rhythm and flow of the game
## Key takeaway

Shannon Sharpe clarified Travis Hunter doesn't play every snap on both sides of the ball despite wife Leanna's criticism.