Travis Hunter was finally posed the question that everyone has been wondering about. On The Pivot, Ryan Clark asked Hunter what he would say if the NFL team he joins only wanted him to play just one side of the ball instead of both (his specialty). His response was simple:
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“Call coach Prime,” said the Colorado Buffaloes two-say star.
Travis is hell-bent that he will continue playing the way he has been for the Buffs.
“I want to play both sides and nothing is going to change my mind,” Hunter asserted. “You can tell me all day I can’t play both sides of the ball, and I’m going to keep telling you, yes I can.”
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While Hunter‘s response may surprise many, it does make sense. After all, he is equally good doing both the jobs.
Critics, however, argue that Hunter is only average on both sides of the ball and is more of a spectacle than a legit Heisman candidate.
Hunter is indeed a two-way star
The Colorado star’s receiving numbers alone would be Heisman-worthy. He caught 92 balls for 1,152 yards over the course of 12 games this season. That comes in at 12.5 yards per catch. Of those 92 receptions, 14 of them went for touchdowns — leading all power conferences. Hunter also put a cherry on top with a rushing score. And all of this came against tough competition in the Big 12.
Defensively, Hunter was just as dominant. As a cornerback, he registered 11 pass breakups and four interceptions, along with 31 tackles. He only allowed 22 receptions to opposing wideouts, as well as just six first downs and one touchdown. Hunter indeed showed what a modern player in college football is capable of.
Some unique achievements Hunter had during his time at Colorado include the following: He’s the only Power Conference player to ever be recognized as an offensive and defensive player of the week in the same season. He’s the first player ever with 150+ receiving yards and three pass breakups in the same game. Hunter is also the only player to ever be appointed as a mid-season All-American on offense and defense.
Hunter is simply a freak of nature, and NFL teams would be foolish if they do not, at least, experiment with him on both sides of the ball. And the 21-year-old is brimming with confidence, and is ready to show off his skillset at the next level.
While most football players get tired by just playing just one side, Hunter has spoken about how he gets bored when he isn’t on the field.
An exciting talent is about to grace the league. However, Hunter is also a talent that has been filled with controversy and questions — making him one of the harder prospects to project in recent memory.
It will be fascinating to see how high he goes in the 2025 NFL Draft.
