Travis Hunter drops a blunt reaction to choosing between CB and WR while playing in the NFL

Travis Hunter is certain to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Colorado Buffaloes star is also a massive favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, which will only add value to his already high draft stock.

However, the big question surrounding Hunter is which position would he play in the NFL. He has established himself as a good wide receiver and a cornerback but may only be able to play one of these in the big league.

Hunter made an appearance on the lastest editon of "The Pivot" podcast, where he gave a message to any team who is questioning his ability to play two positions at the professional level.

“CALL COACH PRIME!”

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If anyone can give NFL teams hope that Travis Hunter is good enough to play two positions, Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is that man. Sanders was Hunter's coach, first at Jackson State and then with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Hunter was already seen as a strong player coming into the season, but his performances this year have only cemented his status.

In 2024, Hunter led the team in receiving yards with 1,152 and 14 touchdowns. This was accompanied by 31 tackles and 11 pass deflections he made on defense.

Hunter's role in the Buffaloes' success this year can not be understated. He was a key reason why Coach Prime's team finished the year with a 9-2 record and nearly made the Big 12 Conference Championship game.

He is now preparing to take his trade to the NFL, but questions will still be asked about which position he will play until draft day.

Travis Hunter on the importance of being the No. 1 pick

In the same podcast interview, Hunter spoke about the value of being the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

"It definitely matters. I want to be No. 1. First thing I said. That’s the first thing I dreamt of. I ain’t dreamt of winning the Heisman. I dreamt of being No. 1 ... You know, getting to that point where I’m about to be the No. 1 pick off the board? That’s what I want to be. Like I said, I’m the first to do it in my family. Why not keep going and be the first (overall pick)?”

Becoming the overall No. 1 pick is a distinguished honor that Travis Hunter wants. There is a strong possibility of this happening, and a potential Heisman Trophy win will only increase the likelihood of Hunter being the first one drafted.

However, depending on which team is in possession of the No. 1 pick and what position Hunter will play, this could change.

About the author

Ben Tredinnick is a journalist who covers college football and college basketball at Sportskeeda who is currently studying for a masters in Data Science. His degree in Psychology has helped him gain an in-depth understanding of the minds of coaches.

Ben has been involved in sports writing since 2022 and covered the NFL previously. His strengths include providing in-depth profiles of athletes and coaches, with a particular focus on development, and looking at which teams could be in the hunt for today's college stars.

Ben enjoys following college sports more than the NBA or NFL because there is more variation in terms of playstyles. The tournaments are often more competitive than the major leagues, and due to the constant turnover of players, there are rarely any "superteams" in college sports.

He prioritizes research, looks at multiple sources and publications to make sure he gets the full picture of the story before writing. He tries not to write from a one-sided perspective to allow the reader to be able to make their mind up on their own.

A Texas Longhorns fan, as well as a massive New York Giants fan, some of his favorite college players of all time are Arch Manning, Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush.

When he is not working, Ben enjoys watching films (especially Godzilla) and spending time with his cat.

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Edited by Akshay Saraswat