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Travis Hunter’s Two-Way NFL Ambitions Backed by Browns and Giants

Hunter, a top-three draft prospect, insists on playing both wide receiver and cornerback, with Cleveland and New York expressing support for his dual-role aspirations.

Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images/File photo
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter (DB15) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images/File photo
Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, has declared he would quit football if forced to choose between wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL.
  • Hunter played an unprecedented 713 offensive snaps and 748 defensive snaps for Colorado in 2024, cementing his status as a unique two-way talent.
  • Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry and New York Giants GM Joe Schoen have publicly supported Hunter’s request to play both positions, with Berry prioritizing receiver.
  • The Tennessee Titans are expected to select quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 in the upcoming draft, leaving Hunter likely to be picked at No. 2 or No. 3.
  • Hunter’s stance echoes the legacy of two-way players like Chuck Bednarik, with no modern NFL precedent for full-time dual-role players since the 1960s.