Whereas the consultants debate whether or not NFL Draft prospect Travis Hunter needs to be deployed as a full-time offensive or defensive participant, the previous Colorado star views himself as a two-way participant.
“Did some conferences at receiver. Did some conferences at DB. So, nonetheless up within the air,” Hunter responded to questions on the NFL Scouting Mix about enjoying vital snaps on offense and protection within the professionals.
“They are saying, ‘No one has ever accomplished it, for actual, the way in which I do it,’ however I inform them, ‘I am simply completely different.'”
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Travis Hunter of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball through the first quarter in opposition to the Baylor Bears at Folsom Area Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Photographs)
Hunter performed huge receiver and cornerback at Jackson State and Colorado underneath head coach Deion Sanders. Whereas Hunter is projected to be a prime 10 draft decide, it stays unclear whether or not the crew that selects him will view him primarily as a one-way participant.
WHY TWO-WAY STAR TRAVIS HUNTER CAN AND SHOULD PLAY BOTH WAYS IN THE NFL
Hunter excelled on either side of the ball within the school ranks, enjoying greater than 700 snaps on offense and protection. He was named the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner in December.
“I do loads of remedy,” Hunter added on Thursday. “Individuals do not get to see that half. What I do for my physique to verify I am 100% every recreation. I really feel like no one has accomplished it. I do know I can do it. I did it on the school stage the place you actually get breaks. There are much more breaks within the NFL.”
Colorado Buffaloes huge receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter after profitable the 2024 Heisman Trophy. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Belief through Imagn Photographs)
He completed final season with a career-high 1,258 receiving yards and was credited with 4 interceptions as a defensive again. These numbers contributed to Hunter incomes Massive 12 Defensive Participant of the Yr honors. He was additionally the recipient of the Fred Biletnikoff Award because the season’s prime school soccer receiver.
Hunter has not participated in drills at this week’s mix, however he confirmed he has interviewed with groups.Â
Colorado Buffaloes huge receiver Travis Hunter (12) scores a landing in opposition to the UCF Knights through the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 28, 2024. (Mike Watters-Imagn Photographs)
Two-way NFL gamers have been a rarity. Chuck Bednarik was the league’s final full-time two-way athlete. Bednarik was a linebacker and offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1949-62.
Sammy Baugh and Don Hutson are additionally notable former two-way stars. Baugh was a quarterback, defensive again and punter. Huston spent his complete NFL profession with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, enjoying receiver and security. He later had a stint as a Packers assistant coach.
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The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26 in Inexperienced Bay.
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