Coming off of one of the greatest and most unique seasons we have ever seen from a college football player, Travis Hunter is one of the best prospects in the NFL Draft. Hunter is a two-way star and a player many scouts and GMs believe has franchise-altering potential at whichever position he plays.
Before declaring for the draft, where did Hunter go to school, and how did he climb draft boards to become a first-rounder and a potential No.1 overall pick? Here’s everything you need to know about the star prospect and his journey to the NFL.
How Tall Is Travis Hunter?
At the NFL Combine, Hunter measured just over 6 feet, shorter than the average NFL receiver in 2024, but taller than the cornerbacks.
The tallest active receiver in the NFL is Johnny Wilson of the Philadelphia Eagles at 6’6”, while the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton is among the tallest DBs in the league at 6’4″.
How Much Does Hunter Weigh?
Hunter weighed in at 188 pounds, which is below the average both at the receiver (200) and cornerback positions (193). However, he possesses rare quickness, speed, and burst that allow him to excel and win against most players he lines up against on either side of the ball.
How Old Is Hunter?
Hunter was born on May 18, 2003, and is 21 years old. With this year’s draft class having a higher average age, Hunter is on the younger end of the spectrum, both in the receiver and CB classes.
What School Did Hunter Go To?
Hunter was born in West Palm Beach, Fla., but moved to Georgia in his teens. He played his high school football at Collins Hill in Suwanee, Ga., where he established himself as one of the best players in the country. Hunter was the top overall recruit in 2022 and was coveted by every top program.
In a stunning twist, Hunter decommitted from Florida State and opted to sign with Jackson State to play for then-head coach Deion Sanders. In choosing Jackson State, Hunter was the highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with an HBCU school.
Revisiting Hunter’s College Career
Hunter was a standout in his only season at Jackson State, playing both wide receiver and cornerback at a very high level. He would then transfer from Jackson State, following his freshman season, to join Coach Sanders in Colorado. In his first season with the Buffaloes, Hunter quickly established himself as a premier superstar at the collegiate level.
Hunter was one of the only players in the history of college football to start on both sides of the ball and play nearly every snap in each game. Hunter showcased both his dynamic ability as a receiver and lockdown ability at corner, for which he earned the Paul Hornung Award as college football’s most versatile player and was also named a consensus All-American.
Hunter entered the 2024 season as the biggest star in all of college football. His ability to play both ways and profile as a game-changing asset at each position made him truly one of the most unique players to ever play college football. Hunter excelled as a junior and would ultimately win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, firmly establishing his legacy as not just a Colorado great but one of the best players in college football history.
How Fast Was Hunter’s 40-Yard Dash?
Hunter skipped the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine and Colorado’s pro day.
Hunter’s Scouting Report
Here’s what PFSN’s Brentley Weissman wrote in his scouting report on Hunter:
“Hunter enters the NFL Draft as one of the best prospects in the class, and he also profiles as one of the most intriguing players in recent memory since he legitimately qualifies as a top-five pick at two positions. He is truly a one-of-one type of NFLÂ prospect that will spark a lot of debate for not just the media, but decision-makers at the top of the draft as well.
“The question, of course, lies in what position Hunter will play at the next level and if it is a combination of the two. With that being said, before I dive deeper into his scouting report, I personally believe Hunter is better at wide receiver, and that is the position I’d draft him to play.
“As a prospect, Hunter possesses below-average overall size and length but offers once-in-a-generation type of overall athleticism. He has rare quickness, speed, and burst that allow him to excel and win against most players he lines up against on either side of the ball. Furthermore, Hunter has rare instincts, ball skills and is hyper-competitive, all of which are evident in the way he plays the game.
“When playing offense, Hunter is a big-play threat whenever he touches the football. He displays rare ability with the ball in his hands and has outstanding start/stop quickness and lateral agility to make defenders miss in the open field. Additionally, his speed and acceleration allow him to defeat angles and hit big plays. Hunter is not the most refined route runner and lacks the nuance in his game to set up defenders throughout the route — something that he must develop as he plays more athletic corners in the NFL.”
