Former Colorado Buffaloes superstar Travis Hunter is without question the top two-way player in college football history. But does that mean he is the most dynamic?
CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford ranked the 25 most dynamic college football players over the past 25 years, and Hunter, the lone Colorado Buffalo on the list, came in at No. 6.
Running back Reggie Bush (USC) ranked No. 1, followed by quarterbacks Cam Newton (Auburn), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), Lamar Jackson (Louisville) and Vince Young (Texas). Former Oklahoma standout running back Adrian Peterson fell one spot behind Hunter at No. 7.
Perhaps Crawford ranking Hunter only at No. 6 has something to do with how he defines “dynamic.” He wrote that he prioritized players who “jumped off the screen” in big games or demonstrated their dominance with elite athleticism, speed, or talent. Hunter did not play in many big games at Colorado, but his athleticism and talent checked Crawford’s criteria.
No recency bias here — when you become the first player in history to win the Bednarik and the Biletnikoff, it sticks. Hunter’s Heisman win last season was unprecedented as the two-way starter played considerably more snaps than any player in college football history during a single season. He was special with the ball in his hands and made it a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks with ball skills and closing speed at cornerback that was second to none.
In his final season at Colorado, Hunter racked up 96 receptions for 1,258 receiving yards and 16 total touchdowns on offense while adding 35 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions and a forced fumble. His Heisman-winning junior season propelled him to the top of NFL draft boards, ultimately leading to him becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Hunter is attempting to become the first full-time two-way player in…
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Publish date : 2025-06-10 20:15:00
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