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It looks like Travis Hunter isn’t just rewriting the playbook—he’s tossing it out. Well, the Heisman winner’s impressive two-way skills already have NFL general managers drooling, and now his MLB aspirations highlight his ambition to conquer more than one sport. But the real question is, can he go from a two-way football star to a two-sport phenom? Or is this just the ‘Hunter Flex Chronicles’ in full swing? Either way, the man’s turning a lot of heads. And honestly, who can stop him? Spoiler: nobody.

Now, we all know the chaos Travis Hunter brings to the football field, but he’s not stopping there. He’s dead set on taking MLB to new heights too. Moreover, he’s so confident that he might even dominate on a basketball court too. “If y’all don’t know, I can play a lot of sports, but you will never know because I play football. I could play basketball, too. I can run track. I can do long jump, high jump in track. I can do the mile, the 400. I can play baseball if I felt like it,” Hunter said.

Not sure about baseball, but there’s no denying Travis Hunter has basketball prowess. He recently amazed spectators at a Colorado men’s basketball game with his jaw-dropping dunks. He effortlessly caught a lob in mid-air and slammed it down with one hand—crazy, right? But the real showstopper? A smooth between-the-legs dunk that showcased his extraordinary vertical leap and finesse. Let’s face it—Hunter has the potential to revolutionize the basketball world if he ever decides to switch sports.

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However, Travis Hunter has got the entire plan ready with him. He’s dreaming of a future where he can do it all, just like Deion Sanders, who played both NFL and MLB for eight years. “I might make the transition soon and be like a Coach Prime, Deion Sanders. Go ahead and get my Ms over there, too, while I get my Ms in the NFL. I could go out there and be a good outfielder for you. I could steal bases for you.” Now that can be a plan.

Speaking of which, before Coach Prime became a flashy college football coach, he was arguably the most talented athlete of his time. In 1989, he was drafted No. 5 overall and went on to have an impressive 14-season career in the NFL, playing for teams like the Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, and Ravens. And that too, a two-way dominance!

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But that’s not all—Deion Sanders also made waves in the MLB, donning the outfielder’s uniform for the Yankees, Braves, Reds, and Giants. Given Travis Hunter’s skills, there’s no doubt that he could excel in multiple sports as well, just like his Buffs HC. However, fans don’t seem to share this perspective.

Fans taking a shot at Travis Hunter’s claims

Well, if you love college football gigs, you can never miss out on the Buffs’ exceptional dual-threat player, Travis Hunter. There’s no doubt that he can do it all if he wants to, but sports fans can be brutal. They made fun of the whole idea of him playing baseball, saying, “Boy, you couldn’t play any baseball; stick to the pads.” But Hunter can probably juggle flaming bowling pins if he sets his mind to it. Saying you can play baseball is one thing, but actually hitting a 95 mph fastball? That’s a whole different level.

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Looks like baseball fans can get really touchy on these topics. Even though it’s obvious Hunter is joking, this fan isn’t laughing: “Baseball is NOT something you pick up and put down, Brodie.” But isn’t it like once a player, always a player? Think about it: football is all about reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and reading plays in real time. Sound familiar? That’s half the battle in baseball.

Moreover, an exceptional football player like him doesn’t need to prove what he can and cannot do. Doesn’t his skills speak enough about his capabilities? You can hate him over his bold, proud take, but then again, bringing up his personal life is not necessary. Just like this IG user did by saying, “Can’t keep his girl loyal, though.” We all know how much that controversy messed with Travis Hunter. He had to deactivate his IG for a while, and now this comment feels like a major step back.

And what’s wrong in claiming that he can do it all? Doesn’t that speak volumes about his confidence? And honestly, if anyone’s got the juice to back it up, it’s him. Travis is the type of athlete who makes impossible things look easy. Remember all those who doubted his two-way skills? He silenced them all by winning the Heisman and becoming a potential top draft pick. So, it’s evident that he is not what this fan is trying to portray him as: “Yeah, he’s talking out his a– with this one 😂.”

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Amidst all this hype, let’s not forget that he’s a potential #1 overall draft pick. Heisman winner? Check. Top draft prospect? Highly likely. No matter what sport he plays or which side of the field he plays, this guy is a headline-grabbing machine!

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