NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter is a better wide receiver than he is a cornerback. While appearing on ESPN’s Get Up, Orlovsky explained why he views Hunter as an elite receiver, even comparing his skill set to legendary wideouts Randy Moss and Tyreek Hill.
Hunter is one of the most versatile players in college football history. He excels on both offense and defense, thanks to his elite speed, agility, strong hands, high football IQ, and awareness. However, his position at the next level remains a subject of debate, with NFL teams split on whether he should play receiver or cornerback.
What Did Dan Orlovsky Say About Travis Hunter?
Orlovsky compared Hunter to Moss and Hill when discussing his preferred NFL position. The clip was posted on Get Up’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
“I want to be respectful here. I think he can do whatever he wants. When I watch the tape, and when I watch the guy play, I’m like, there’s some clips and I say this with all reverence, he looks like the guy that played in Minnesota for a long time years ago.
"Sometimes when he gets the ball in his hands, Travis Hunter looks like Randy Moss. … Sometimes he looks like Tyreek Hill." 😯
—@danorlovsky7 on Travis Hunter playing both WR and CB in the NFL pic.twitter.com/Nrl1GY0yM5
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) March 3, 2025
“Sometimes when he gets the ball in his hands, Travis Hunter looks like Randy Moss. Sometimes he looks like Tyreek Hill…His wide receiver skill and talent—it would be an easy decision for me,” Orlovsky stated.
Travis Hunter’s 2025 NFL Draft Projection
This past season, Hunter recorded 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 16 total touchdowns. Defensively, he added four interceptions and one forced fumble for Colorado.
In one of PFSN’s more recent 2025 NFL Mock Drafts — this one from Ben Rolfe, Hunter was projected to go No. 3 overall to the New York Giants. However, PFSN draft analyst Ben Rolfe disagreed with Orlovsky’s assessment, believing Hunter will primarily play defense in the NFL.
“The New York Giants are one of a few landing spots where Travis Hunter may be able to play both ways. The Giants need playmakers on both sides of the ball, and Hunter would provide that option. He will most likely be a full-time defensive player and then see some offensive snaps in certain situations.
“The athleticism and versatility that Hunter offers are tantalizing. He is so good with the ball in his hands—it will be tempting to play him as much as possible. Any team drafting him will need to be smart because playing 1,500 snaps is close to impossible in the modern NFL. As a rookie, Hunter could also be a valuable special-teams option alongside playing on defense and then have a couple of packages a game on offense.”