It has been a big discussion for a while whether Colorado Buffs two-way player Travis Hunter will continue his both-side gameplay in the NFL or if he is not capable of doing so. However, Travis Hunter has always expressed his deep desire to play on both sides of the game. Also, his recent statement on his NFL positioning made it pretty clear. Let’s see what he said.

Following the notion today in the episode of Kickin It With Dee, when asked by the host what the next level is, are we going to play both ways? Tavis Hunter clears that doubt with his straightforward response. When the host asks what the next level is, will he play both ways? Is there an aspiration to pick one? Travis had a pretty clear mindset when responding to this question, saying, “I don’t want to pick one side. I’ve been playing both sides my whole life. That’s all I know; always been on the field.”

Well, Travis Hunter doesn’t have to pick one. In case you have missed his recent gameplay against the UCF Knights, where he helped the Buffs secure a high-margin 48-21 victory over UCF, here is a quick recap for you. During their game, Hunter caught nine passes for 89 yards with a touchdown and a jaw-dropping interception hitting the Heisman Pose while alternating between wide receiver and cornerback. Travis Hunter is not only ranking as a top contender for the Heisman Trophy, but he is also considered a potential No. 1 NFL draft pick next year.

Travis Hunter as no.1 draft pick

Since the start of the season, Colorado Buffs star dual-threat player Travis Hunter has been making waves because of his exceptional gameplay. Even NFL draft analysts are projecting him as the No. 1 pick for the 2025 recruiting cycle. ESPN’s NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper, in his latest Big Draft article, mentioned Travis Hunter as the top contender for the NFL draft next year. Kiper talking about his performance in the “He has been No. 1 on my Big Board all season, and he’s not going anywhere. The hand-eye coordination, ball skills, and quickness are all outstanding. And the way he thinks about the game continues to catch my attention.”

Even in the recent episode of 247Sports, director of scouting for the channel Andrew Ivins claimed Travis Hunter to be the No. 1 pick and not among the top 5 in the NFL draft. While discussing his position with the host, Andrew said, “He is a one-in-a-million type of talent. You said he might be a top-five pick; he’s a lock for a top-five pick. How about the number one overall pick? You’re getting a player that can get it done on offense; he can get it done on defense. I’ve never been around anyone like him.” Well, there is no doubt about Travis Hunter this season; he is coming off as being a versatile player who dominates both as a wide receiver and a cornerback. Let’s see if he gets picked as the No. 1 draft pick next year.