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Travis Hunter's NFL Draft Prospects Highlight Debate Over Two-Way Role

The Heisman winner's aspirations to play both cornerback and receiver challenge NFL conventions and spark intrigue among league decision-makers.

Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) prior to the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, is seeking to play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL, a rarity in modern football.
  • NFL executives are divided on whether Hunter can effectively perform in a two-way role, with some suggesting he might specialize in one position while contributing sparingly in the other.
  • Hunter's college career under Deion Sanders at Colorado included an unprecedented average of 113 snaps per game, split evenly between offense and defense.
  • Scouts praise Hunter's elite ball skills and athleticism, but concerns remain about the physical demands of maintaining a two-way role at the professional level.
  • Hunter has expressed willingness to adapt to a team's preferences but remains confident in his ability to defy expectations and succeed in both roles.