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Travis Hunter was a two-way star in college football, but his future NFL position will be a hot topic as the 2025 NFL draft nears in April.
Hunter could be the top pick in this year’s draft if teams believe he can establish himself as a two-way player at cornerback and wide receiver at football’s highest level. However, he could still become a top-5, top-10 pick as an elite cornerback as he was with Colorado football.
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Count former Florida quarterback and current SEC Network analyst Tim Tebow among those who believe Hunter could still be a two-way star in the NFL. Tebow talked to USA TODAY’s Mackenzie Salmon about Hunter’s game.
“I would love to see it. Personally, I am a fan of him and a fan of his game,” Tebow said of Hunter. “I am rooting for him to do both because it would be fun.”
Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty after putting together a historic season with 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a receiver while also adding 35 total tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass deflections as a corner.
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) stiff arms Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (6) during a game at Memorial Stadium.
Hunter was the first Colorado player since running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 to win the Heisman. He is the first non-quarterback since Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (2020) to win the award and the first defensive back since Michigan’s Charles Woodson (1997).
Tebow said Hunter’s size and athleticism allow him to excel at the next level in both positions.
“I think he is so rare, so special,” Tebow said. “I just don’t think people realize how big, tall and long he is until you see him up close and personal. He’s…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2025-01-22 17:42:00
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