Travis Hunter had a stellar showing at Colorado’s Pro Day, displaying his versatility with crisp route-running and jaw-dropping catches. Yet, despite his impressive skill set, the NFL appears to have a very different plan for him.
The debate over Hunter’s NFL position has been ongoing. During his college career, Deion Sanders’ protégé was a dominant force on both sides of the ball-shining as a wide receiver on offense and as a lockdown cornerback on defense.
Coach Prime has made it clear that he believes Hunter should continue playing both positions in the pros. Sanders even argued that the slower pace of the NFL compared to college football would allow Hunter to thrive in dual roles. But NFL teams seem to disagree.
NFL teams have already made up their minds
Speaking on NFL on ESPN, analyst Jeremy Fowler shared insight from head coaches and general managers regarding Hunter’s future. “Most teams I’ve talked to view him as a cornerback first,” Fowler revealed, delivering a blow to Hunter’s hopes of playing both ways.
“Multiple executives pointed out that he could be a top 10 to 15 wide receiver, but if he focuses solely on cornerback, he has the potential to become the best in the NFL within two to three years,” Fowler added.
Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer backed up Fowler’s claim, stating that after polling 13 head coaches and general managers, all agreed that Hunter’s ideal position is cornerback.
Still, there’s a silver lining for Hunter’s offensive aspirations. “Even though we’d start him at cornerback, we’d definitely create packages and plays for him on offense,” Glazer’s sources assured.
Hunter, the receiver
Not everyone shares the consensus opinion. Fowler’s co-host, Dan Orlovsky, sees things differently. “I think there’s a lot of ‘Hey, go play man coverage.’ But if it were up to me, he’d be a wide receiver, and I’d get him the ball at least 12 times a game,” Orlovsky explained during Pro Day coverage.
There may be one team willing to buck the trend. “The Browns are an anomaly; they’d take him, too-but they see him as a wide receiver,” Fowler noted.
Cleveland, which holds the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is a strong contender to land Hunter. If the Browns select him, his defensive responsibilities could be significantly reduced. Would Hunter be satisfied with that? Maybe not-but ultimately, his head coach will have the final say.
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