Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is a versatile athlete. His expertise isn’t just restricted to football; the potential No. 1 NFL Draft pick is also great at basketball, baseball, track and field, and swimming.
Travis Hunter Flexes About His Skill Sets Apart From Football
After a successful college football season, Hunter has been chilling on social media. He often interacts with his fans and frequently appears on his podcast.
During the 21st episode of “The Travis Hunter Show,” Hunter highlighted his love for football. However, he mentioned that it’s not the only game he is well-versed in.
Hunter also plays basketball and baseball. He even jokingly hinted at a Coach Prime-like transition to the MLB if he ever wishes to.
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“If y’all don’t know, I can play a lot of sports,” Hunter said on the show. “But you would never know because I only play football. But I could play basketball too. I can run track. I could do long jump, high jump [sic]. I could do the mile. The 400m. I could play baseball if I felt like it.
“I ain’t gonna lie. Baseball making [sic] that money, so I might make the transition soon. Be like a Coach Prime, Deion Sanders — get my millions over there while I get my millions in the NFL. I could go out there and be a good outfielder. Steal bases — I can steal bases for you. I might not be able to hit for nothing, but I can learn that,” he added.
The 21-year-old played a pivotal role in leading Colorado to a 9-4 record in 2024 and a postseason bowl game appearance. It was a huge success for Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and Hunter after the team finished just 4-8 the year prior.
Hunter’s dominant showing earned him the Heisman Trophy as well as other significant accolades like the Chuck Bednarik and Biletnikoff awards.
According to the current NFL Draft order, Hunter could go off the boards as the No. 1 overall pick in 2025. The Tennessee Titans hold the first pick and could take him rather than a quarterback despite the dire need for Will Levis’ replacement.
Titans head coach Brian Callahan should be able to build a roster around Hunter and possibly look for a passer in free agency or maybe a late-round pick.