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Travis Hunter's Two-Way NFL Ultimatum Shapes Draft Decisions

The Heisman winner insists on playing both wide receiver and cornerback, warning he would quit football if forced to choose just one position.

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, projected as a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has reiterated his demand to play both offense and defense in the NFL.
  • The Heisman Trophy winner stated he would rather quit football than be restricted to a single position, emphasizing his lifelong passion for excelling on both sides of the ball.
  • NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, are evaluating how to accommodate Hunter's unique skillset and two-way ambitions, which challenge traditional roster strategies.
  • Hunter played over 1,400 snaps in 2024, splitting time as a wide receiver and cornerback, and earned multiple awards for his versatility and dominance.
  • Mentored by Deion Sanders, Hunter is viewed as a once-in-a-generation talent who could revolutionize positional norms in professional football.