Overview

• Hunter logged 18 snaps in the preseason opener, making two receptions on offense and missing one tackle on defense as he split time between both roles.
• Head coach Liam Coen praised Hunter’s ball skills on option routes and identified the missed tackle as a key area for growth.
• Practice sessions now feature a micro-managed snap-count strategy that alternates Hunter’s reps to gradually increase his workload.
• Fantasy analysts are cautious about Hunter’s draft value because limited offensive snaps and added defensive duties may curb his statistical upside.
• Social media reports of Hunter’s 3.8 GPA at Colorado have fueled public interest in his two-way experiment despite limited verification of his academic record.