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Travis Hunter wants whoever drafts him to let him play WR and CB
Travis Hunter explains why he only ran wide receiver drills at Colorado’s pro day.
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The 2025 NFL draft has arrived, and the top players will soon be learning their landing spots.
With the annual event kicking off Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the figures who have dominated the past few months of draft discussions will fly off the board in short order. But while the likes of Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders have commanded the spotlight and will no doubt continue to do so, a class that’s short on stars could end up being defined by its depth.
Fans who want to keep tabs on what the top options are for their team’s pick should keep this page handy, as USA TODAY Sports will have live updates on the best available players below, led by their ranking on the pre-draft top 200 big board:
1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Without hyperbole, football hasn’t seen a player like Hunter in quite some time. The Heisman Trophy winner was downright heroic in pulling double duty at cornerback and wide receiver, excelling at each spot despite a workload that would leave almost anyone else winded. While Hunter maintains he wants to keep that up, working primarily at one spot should serve not only his development but also assist with his stamina. His scintillating ball skills could make him a premier talent at either position. He still has plenty to fine tune, but he’s one of the few legitimate game-breaking talents to come through the draft in recent years.
2. Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State
If anyone else has a claim to the top spot at this point, it might be Carter. The 6-3, 250-pounder moved from linebacker to defensive end last season and unlocked something special. He gets off the line in an instant and slithers past blockers to close in on…
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Publish date : 2025-04-24 17:08:00
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