With Travis Hunter’s NFL dreams becoming more tangible, especially with him being listed as a cornerback at the NFL Draft Combine, many are placing their bets on which team will land the dual-threat athlete. Former NFL star cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones is among those weighing in.
Former NFL Star on Travis Hunter’s Draft Stock
Jones, a former first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, firmly believes the team will select Hunter.
“He will be the No. 1 pick, there’s no way he’s not going to be the No. 1 pick,” Jones told TMZ. “He’s a defensive back by nature. I think he’ll play a little offense too. I like him on the defensive side of the ball. He’s a lockdown corner.
“It’s hard to get out there every play… There’s no way you can get out there for 170 plays in the NFL. Week in, week out, and practice three days a week. That s*** is not happening.”
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The Titans have in the news regarding the upcoming draft, given they hold the No. 1 pick. There have been conversations that they will trade down, or select a quarterback, or, as new general manager Mike Borgonzi put it, not “pass on a generational talent.”
Hunter could most definitely fit that description. His two-way production, which culminated in a Heisman Trophy win, makes him such. Hunter’s preference is to play both offense and defense, however, it is not known whether the NFL team that selects him will use him in both roles.
The prevailing thought is that he will primarily play defense, with some offensive snaps scattered in as a wide receiver.
Outside the quarterback position, the Titans have many vacant roles they need to address on both offense and defense. So, getting a player who can play all around the field could be a masterstroke on their part. In 2024, Hunter played an average of 118 snaps per game, 709 on offense and 713 on defense.
If Hunter does get to play on both sides of the ball, it would echo his college coach Deion Sanders playing days, who also had a dual role when he played for the Dallas Cowboys in the mid-1990s.
Hunter amassed 1,258 yards on 96 receptions, scoring 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver. On cornerback, he recorded 35 tackles, 24 of which were solo, and defended 11 passes.