Travis Hunter isn’t just shaking up college football-he’s pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a multi-sport athlete. The Heisman contender’s remarkable two-way skills have already caught the attention of NFL scouts, but now, Hunter is setting his sights on MLB as well.
With ambitions that span multiple sports, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. While Hunter is already turning heads on the football field, he’s not about to settle for one sport.
The athlete recently opened up about his abilities beyond football, and fans were left in awe of his versatility.
“If y’all don’t know, I can play a lot of sports, but you will never know because I play football,” Hunter said confidently. “I could play basketball, too. I can run track. I can do long jump, high jump in track. I can do the mile, the 400. I can play baseball if I felt like it.”
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Though it’s easy to be skeptical about a football star also excelling in baseball, Hunter‘s natural athleticism is hard to ignore. His basketball talent alone has already earned him widespread attention.
At a Colorado men’s basketball game, Hunter wowed the crowd with his jaw-dropping dunks. He caught a lob mid-air and effortlessly slammed it down, but his most impressive moment came with a smooth between-the-legs dunk that showcased his vertical leap and finesse. If he chose to switch to basketball, there’s no doubt he’d be a game-changer.
Following in Coach Prime’s footsteps?
If there’s one person who has already set the blueprint for excelling in multiple sports, it’s Deion Sanders-Coach Prime himself. Known for his dominance in both football and baseball, Sanders played 14 seasons in the NFL while also making an impact in Major League Baseball. And now, Hunter has his sights set on following in his footsteps.
“I might make the transition soon and be like a Coach Prime, Deion Sanders,” Hunter said. “Go ahead and get my Ms over there, too, while I get my Ms in the NFL. I could go out there and be a good outfielder for you. I could steal bases for you.”
It’s easy to see why Hunter is confident in his abilities. His drive and athleticism could lead him to similar success across multiple sports, much like his current coach, who was drafted No. 5 overall in the 1989 NFL Draft and also played for MLB teams like the Yankees and Braves.
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