The Travis Hunter dilemma has ignited considerable debate since his dual-threat production in the 2024 season, which culminated in a Heisman win. While the word “dynamic” is often overused, it’s the best way to describe Hunter. In his second year at Colorado, he showed his eliteness at both wide receiver and cornerback.
Hunter’s ability to play both positions at such a high level makes him one of the most interesting prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. The big question, however, is whether he should be drafted as a wide receiver or cornerback, especially since he wants to continue playing both positions for which team selects him.
NFL World Speaks on The Travis Hunter Dilemma
During Media Night at Super Bowl 59, ahead of the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, players and insiders weighed in on where Hunter would best fit.
Will Travis Hunter play WR, CB or BOTH in the NFL?
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NFL reporter Dianna Russini gave her take: “Wide receiver. I think that’s where he can flourish and when you take a look statistically at those that have played both sides of the ball, usually most will play more at the receiver position. So I think he’ll do well there.”
Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, whose team might make a historic three-peat, hoped to see Hunter on the defensive side of the ball: “I need more DBs to show up and show out.”
Former cornerback and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Prince Amukamara, impressed by Hunter’s college production, said: “Cornerback! I mean, sprinkle him a little bit on offense, but to be honest, I’m so impressed with what he did in college.”
Ben VanSumeren, who plays both linebacker and fullback for the Eagles, believes Hunter can do it all: “Both, I actually play both ways as well, so he can get it done.”
Former linebacker and current media personality Todd Davis was equally hoping for another dual-threat in the NFL, as he said, “I say both, man. I think he can do it. Why not let him play both? He showed he could do it in college at a high level. Obviously, he has a third lunger (third lung) or something because the kid doesn’t get tired, so let’s see what he can do.”
Pro Football Network’s latest mock draft projects Hunter to be selected No. 2 overall by the Cleveland Browns, a team with holes on both sides of the ball. Thus, getting a player like Hunter in Cleveland might be beneficial for the Browns.
