Travis Hunter is, without a doubt, the hottest player that’s been talked about with respect to the 2025 NFL Draft. Every NFL franchise wants to have a crack at acquiring his services come April, and the New Orleans Saints are no different.
With a rough 2-7 start to the season, the Saints are already looking toward the 2025 NFL Draft to turn things around. As it currently stands, New Orleans holds the No. 3 overall pick. Thus, the Saints’ front office can dream of drafting Hunter, who’s ripping it out for the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2024 season, garnering Heisman Trophy shoutouts.
Saints Fans Are Aboard the Travis Hunter Hype Train
Boasting game-changing potential at both wide receiver and cornerback, Hunter’s skill set will be something refreshing for the NFL, which is not that keen on two-way players. The 21-year-old has sparked excitement among fans, who see him as a much-needed asset for the team’s future.
Fans are abuzz on X, expressing hope that Hunter will fill multiple gaps in the Saints’ lineup. One fan tweeted, “Yes. He would be a great talent, and that would be a great addition to a franchise.”
Yes. He would be a great talent, that would be a great addition to a franchise.
— Phillip Wiebelt (@PhillipWiebelt) November 6, 2024
Another, clearly on board with Hunter’s versatility, asked, “Would you play him at WR or CB? We need both positions.”
Hunter’s dual-threat talent is exactly what many fans believe can revitalize the Saints. “Absolutely. I’d let him play corner and return kicks and punts and use him some on offense too if he can handle it,” tweeted another.
One more wrote: “I Think All Saints Fans Want This Dude Bro 😂”
“Yes, he fills both receiver & corner,” another attesting to Hunter’s two-way skills.
One X user tweeted: “Travis Hunter Over Alll 😈🦹🏼.”
Hunter’s performance this season has been nothing short of Heisman-worthy. Through eight games, he’s recorded 60 receptions for 757 yards and eight touchdowns, in addition to 14 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass deflections on defense (as per ESPN).
These stats show his unmatched versatility and his ability to impact a game on both sides of the ball, a rarity in the NFL. Hunter has also made clear his intentions to jump into the NFL following his junior year.
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Appearing on Shedeur Sanders’ podcast, Hunter mentioned plans to marry fiancée Leanna Lenee after his rookie minicamp, which is scheduled during the NFL offseason, signaling his intentions to skip his senior year at Colorado and enter the 2025 NFL Draft. [10:30]
At 6-foot and 185 pounds, Hunter’s frame and durability have been scrutinized, but his play at Colorado has squashed most doubters.
If the Saints can snag Hunter in the draft, he’d bring an explosive, franchise-altering presence to New Orleans, where his two-way skill set and winning mentality could make him the perfect fit to lead the Saints’ resurgence.