Colorado’s Travis Hunter took over the college football world with his elite two-way skills. Stepping into the 2025 NFL Draft ring, he has made it crystal clear that he’s not interested in limiting himself to one position. He is widely regarded as one of the best wide receiver and cornerback prospects in the upcoming draft, and he’s making it clear that he wants to play 100% of snaps on both offense and defense.
Travis Hunter Doubles Down on His Wish to Play from Both WR and CB in the NFL
Hunter is not the one to back down from a challenge. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, the Buffaloes star dismissed all concerns about his ability to sustain a two-way workload at the next level.
“They say nobody has ever done it the way I do it, but I tell them I’m just different. I am a different person,” Hunter said.
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The biggest question surrounding Hunter isn’t just about his talent—his production at Colorado speaks for itself. He posted 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a receiver. On the defensive side, he tallied 36 tackles, 11 passes defended, four interceptions, and a forced fumble. The real debate is how NFL teams will utilize him.
Some organizations see him as a receiver who occasionally plays cornerback. Others view him primarily as a cornerback with the ability to make an impact at wide receiver. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry stated that Cleveland sees Hunter “as a receiver primarily first.” Meanwhile, Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan had a different take, indicating that he sees Hunter as a cornerback first.
Hunter, however, sees himself as something entirely new: a hybrid star. Skeptics bring up the wear and tear such a demanding two-way role could have on his body, but he isn’t worried about that.
“Nobody has done it, but I feel like I’ve put my body through a lot,” Travis explained. “I do a lot of treatment; people don’t get to see that part. … But I know I can do it. In college football, we rarely get breaks, but there’s a lot more breaks in the NFL.”
Hunter believes he can be a trendsetter, opening the door for more two-way players in the league.
“Hopefully, it becomes a thing,” he said confidently.
Hunter also made it clear he isn’t afraid to speak his mind to his future coaches about how he wants to be utilized.
“I’m comfortable with going in the offense and telling them I can play both sides of the ball,” Hunter told NFL reporter Josina Anderson. “I’ll keep it straightforward with them so they know exactly what I’m thinking, and they’ll know how to operate from there.”
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Hunter is listed as a cornerback at the NFL Scouting Combine, but that’s strictly for logistical reasons.
In PFSN’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft, Hunter is projected to go No. 4 overall to the New England Patriots, but there’s a real chance he goes in the top three.
Hunter’s draft stock remains sky-high thanks to his confidence and skills, and teams must decide whether they’re willing to embrace his vision.
Whoever drafts him will get one of the most dynamic talents in recent memory, and it’s possible the NFL is about to witness a prospect who breaks the mold.