Travis Hunter and Shohei Ohtani Reflect on Challenges of Two-Way Stardom

At the NFL Combine, Travis Hunter claimed his two-way football feats are more demanding than Shohei Ohtani's dual role in baseball.

Travis Hunter, a Heisman Trophy winner and projected top NFL Draft pick, stated at the NFL Combine that playing both offense and defense in football is more physically demanding than Shohei Ohtani's two-way baseball role.
Hunter excelled at Colorado, recording 96 receptions, 1,258 yards, and 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver while also earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors as a cornerback.
Hunter's coach, Deion Sanders, supports his ambition to play both ways in the NFL, a rarity since Chuck Bednarik's era in the 1950s and 60s.
Shohei Ohtani, now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, became the first MLB player to achieve a 50-50 season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, despite not pitching in 2024 due to a UCL injury.
Ohtani's dual role as a hitter and pitcher has earned him three MVP awards, with some arguing his individual impact on games surpasses Hunter's in football.