Travis Hunter gets 100% real on playing WR/CB ahead of 2025 NFL draft

Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy after a stellar season where he played as a cornerback and wide receiver and thrived in both positions.

Despite showcasing the skill and endurance to play almost every snap on offense and defense with incredible consistency, analysts and scouts doubt that the team picking him in the 2025 NFL draft would allow him to play both roles.

During an interview with Sirius XM Radio, host Bryce Murphy asked the young star which position he envisions sticking to in the long run. Hunter responded that he doesn't plan on compromising and wants to play as a defensive back and a wide receiver.

When Murphy asked how he intended to study the defensive and offensive game plan and attend every meeting, he responded:

"Well, we kind of got 24 hours in a day, we probably sleep for about eight of those, we probably got 16 more. All of them dedicated to football."

Travis Hunter, a projected top-three pick in the draft, has made it clear to his suitors that he won't be content sticking to one position.

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Deion Sanders dissuades teams from drafting Travis Hunter if they plan to limit him

Travis Hunter isn't the only one who has complete faith in his ability to thrive while playing nearly every snap. His former head coach, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, also echoed the young star's sentiment that he can play as a wide receiver as well as a defensive back in the NFL.

He even warned teams against drafting the reigning Heisman Trophy winner if they intended to limit him to one of the two positions. On The Rich Eisen Show, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach said:

“He’s gonna [play both ways], or they shouldn’t draft him. Don’t do that. And I’m gonna make sure of that. Don’t draft him if you’re not gonna give him the opportunity to play on both sides of the ball. Now, you can be creative. He don’t have to do what we did with him here and play every snap.” [From 3:20]

The Browns, who are touted to be Hunter's landing spot, need help at wide receiver as well as defensive back. Perhaps it's the reason why they plan to draft him ahead of former Penn State Nittany Lions star Abdul Carter, who many rate as the best player in the draft class.