Lights, camera, Travis Hunter. This two-way phenom delivers every single game, no doubt. But that Heisman journey was far from a cakewalk. Injuries tried to sideline him, doubters chirped, yet he relentlessly battled on both sides of the ball. Now that he’s turning pro, the burning question is this—will Hunter be a WR or CB? The once undisputed face of the Colorado Buffs is facing a fascinating identity crisis of his own. The only best part? NFL scouts are already calling him a top-5 lock for the 2025 draft. No magic tricks here, just pure grit and talent.

Now, just like Shedeur Sanders, even Travis Hunter’s Pro Day turned many heads. With 32 franchises eyeing him, it was nothing less than a star-studded night. But here’s the kicker: Hunter, who’s aiming for both cornerback and receiver, surprisingly skipped cornerback drills. However, his route running and receptions (from Sanders) were good. Perhaps he was simply supporting his quarterback, or maybe he was sending a message.

And guess who’s the first one out there hyping Hunter? It’s Travis Hunter’s mother who took to Instagram with the kind of energy only a proud mom can bring. Ferrante Edmonds, who was right there hyping her son during his Heisman journey, is now bringing that same energy to the NFL draft. Having already shared hype videos and posts, she recently posted a clip expressing her excitement for draft day. “The game was amazing; we are doing a countdown to the draft,” she exclaimed, inviting her social media family to chime in on who all would be present on draft day.

No wonder Hunter’s skills caught the eyes of many NFL teams. Even the Titans, holding that coveted No. 1 pick, had their GM, Mike Borgonzi, chime in: “Travis, everything you see on film—he is one of the twitchiest athletes I’ve ever seen. He’s impressive.”

Beyond the Titans, the Browns are also showing interest in Travis Hunter, though their intentions remain uncertain. Yahoo Fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald see immense potential in Hunter but are concerned about how a potential selection by Cleveland at the No. 2 pick could impact his career. McDonald raises a crucial question: “What is he (Hunter) changing about this situation that they have going on there?” He candidly adds, “I hope they pass, just for all of us because, like, that would suck so much if he ended up in Cleveland.”

The core of their worry isn’t Hunter’s exceptional talent but rather the current quarterback situation in Cleveland. The Browns’ quarterback lineup—Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and the recovering Deshaun Watson—raises concerns about the environment Hunter would be entering. From a fantasy perspective, Hunter’s landing spot could become a high-volume target situation—he’d likely start at receiver—but who’s throwing him the ball? Malik Nabers excelled despite a poor team and still managed 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. Could Hunter replicate that? Possibly. Harmon even compares him to Odell Beckham in his prime. However, without a strong quarterback, his potential is limited.

But if Cleveland makes a bold move and trades back in to draft Shedeur Sanders? That changes everything. Reuniting the Colorado duo could dramatically alter his outlook. Then there’s another concern waiting on the sidelines for him….his two-way skills. And after his Pro Day act of playing just as a receiver, the concerns are rising even more. Even Hunter knows it. “They want to see how much I can handle, and it’s up to me at this point.” That’s really not good news for him.

Is Travis Hunter’s two-way skill in jeopardy?

In the pro league, Travis Hunter’s arrival is a bold statement: ‘I’ll do both.’ While others dedicate careers to single positions, Hunter’s rewriting the playbook.

“Both. Just like you saw me play [in college],” he told SiriusXM NFL Radio. And let’s not forget his 688 defensive and 672 offensive snaps last season backed it up real well. His Pro Day performance further cemented his dual-threat status, reigniting the debate: offense or defense? Hunter’s response? “[I could play] all of them if they gave me the chance and the opportunity to do it.” He’s not auditioning; he’s declaring his intent. The question remains: will NFL teams utilize his unique two-way skills? ESPN’s Field Yates echoes this concern.

“One of the biggest talking points right now is how the team drafting Travis Hunter will utilize him. Full-time receiver and occasional corner? The inverse? How about an even split? While I was at the Colorado pro day, it became clear to me that a common mindset from some teams was that there’s plenty of time to figure that out later. For now, Hunter is too rare of a talent and too exceptional on both sides of the ball to tether him to a plan before the draft.” But this isn’t the first time someone’s pulling something of this sort, right?

The NFL hasn’t seen many true two-way players. Roy Green, who transitioned from defensive back to leading receiver, is a rare example. Even he admitted the toll was immense: “Just common sense tells you when everyone else is playing 45, 50 plays and you’re playing 104, 105, I mean, duh? It’s very taxing.” So, can Hunter pull something of that sort?

His mentor and father figure, Coach Prime, did it. Then why can’t he? Deion Sanders excelled on both sides, catching 36 passes in 1996 while neutralizing top receivers. Now, his mentee, Hunter, aims to surpass even that. Coached by Sanders, Hunter is already carrying the torch, dedicating all 16 waking hours to the challenge—just like Sanders, who even juggled baseball. “Well, we’ve kind of got 24 hours in a day. We probably have about eight of those, so we’ve probably got 16 more. All of them dedicated to football,” Hunter said. That shows his mindset.

Yet, the contributions of players such as J. J. Watt, Mike Vrabel, and Warren Sapp were often limited to brief appearances near the goal line. Now, unlike them, Travis Hunter is sure that he can go both ways, putting in equal efforts on both sides of the ball. For now, the two-way buzz around Hunter is quiet among 32 NFL teams—will draft night change the tune?