One of the top storylines in the 2025 draft remains Travis Hunter‘s landing spot and the way in which he will be used at the NFL level. The Heisman winner has remained insistent, to no surprise, that he aims to continue playing at both receiver and cornerback as a pro. 
During the pre-draft process, a key talking point for teams near the top of the first-round order has been the matter of where Hunter should play (at least, primarily) in the NFL. Opinions have been split along the way, and that remains the case to this day. In his most recent comments on the matter, Hunter doubled down on his goal of playing both ways.
In an interview with CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff winner (awarded respectively to the top defender and receiver in the country) said the concept of playing on offense and defense in the NFL has not been an issue for the teams he has spoken with. That will need to remain the case once Hunter is drafted, given his added comments that he would consider not suiting up if a team attempted to only use him at one position.
“It’s never playing football again,” Hunter said of his reaction in that hypothetical situation. “Because I’ve been doing it my whole life, and I love being on the football field. I feel like I could dominate on each side of the ball, so I really enjoy doing it.”
During Colorado’s Pro Day, Hunter – who did not participate in drills at the Combine, like many other top prospects – worked exclusively as a receiver. He is nevertheless seen in some circles as a cornerback, and how teams plan to use him will remain a key factor in determining his destination. The Browns (set to select second overall) and Giants (third) loom as his likeliest landing spots.
To no surprise, Hunter is among the prospects who will be in attendance for the first round of the draft. He will not need to wait long to hear his name called, but intrigue over his workload will persist throughout the build-up to his rookie campaign.
Hunter needs to be taught how to punt so he can be a 3 way player like Sammy Baugh.
There are certainly worse things than wanting to play MORE football, but unless he was just being provocative saying you’d quit if you didn’t get your way seems like a weak way to start a career.
I don’t have an issue with it. These guys largely get no say in where they’ll play for the next 5-7 years, which for a majority will be the bulk of their careers. Any leverage you have, use it.
So if its the middle of the 2nd and the Hc doesn’t put you in on one side of the ball are you just gonna ride the pine out of petulance, Travis?
What a headache drafting this dude would be
The sense of entitlement a lot of these college players have coming into the league is crazy and alarming. There’s a big slice of humble pie waiting for him and others in the NFL. Especially ones that played against Big 12 competition. Going to be a very average corner or a #2 receiver. Not both.
I fail to see how what he said projects any type of entitlement. He’s certainly allowed to walk away if he doesn’t want to play.
As a rookie thinking you can come in and play both ways at physically demanding positions and in turn, saying you’d rather stop playing than focus on one side of the ball is entitlement. Trying to call the shots before a team even picks him. He won’t walk away obviously, but instead of a self centered answer, how about just answering the question “I’ll do whatever and play whatever position my team needs me to do to win games”
“That will need to remain the case once Hunter is drafted, given his added comments that he would consider not suiting up if a team attempted to only use him at one position.
“It’s never playing football again,” Hunter said of his reaction in that hypothetical situation. “Because I’ve been doing it my whole life, and I love being on the football field. I feel like I could dominate on each side of the ball, so I really enjoy doing it.”
#1 Just get drafted and learn to play in the NFL, keep your mouth shut.
#2 Don’t say you can dominate anything until you step onto an NFL field.
#3 Threatening to quit if you don’t get what you want reeks of entitlement, bad attitude, and locker room cancer.
Yeah….riggghhhhttt!
Don’t be disingenuous. This is trying to gain leverage before playing a single snap. He’s going to walk away from millions of dollars? Stop
sshhh!
hear that?
It’s your draft pedigree dropping
pendejo