NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah was probably the first one to point out that Travis Hunter still needs work as a cornerback. “Hunter isn’t quite as polished defensively as a cornerback,” Jeremiah had mentioned. However, credit where credit is due, Jeremiah had also noted in his scouting report that Hunter shines when he has the ball in his hand. And we definitely saw it during the match against NDSU when Hunter managed to hit the TDs. However, all of this does raise major questions regarding Hunter and will his 2-way style even manage to shine in the NFL.

Well, on NightCap on September 2nd, this is what Chad Johnson explained. “Travis Hunter wouldn’t be able to do it, wouldn’t be able to play both sides of the ball at the next level,” Johnson noted. The main reasoning behind this is that CFB and the NFL are way different. Plays on the NFL roster are quite different from what Hunter is used to dealing with. Johnson suggested that sticking to WR would be the best option for Hunter as he moves to the NFL draft next year. While Hunter did prove during the Bison game that he is a major threat if he manages to sneak past the defenders and slip through the pockets, the major problem arises when he has to do it all. This is something CU alum Matt McChesney had noted back on July 20th. “When Shedeur and Travis Hunter and Horn don’t have to do fu**ing everything every week in order to win…. it will allow him to literally do anything on the field,” Matt had noted. Deion relies too much on Hunter and this was evident during the game against NDSU as well. This ultimately leads to the kid getting exhausted before he reaches the 3rd quarter.

That ain’t the only issue. Another major problem that Johnson highlighted is, “The level of competition is so much better.” If we are talking about the NFL, everyone is faster and everyone is better, so the margin for error at that level is very small. While Hunter is a prodigy, he still has a lot to improve on, and if he doesn’t, then he could just end up as a WR when the NFL draft hits. However, before the draft even hits, Hunter has to deal with one more problem.

Nebraska is waiting to exploit Deion Sanders’ team

One thing the NDSU match did really well was show us how bad the new O-line and defense were for the Buffs. Despite Deion Sanders revamping the entire roster, the team still allowed Bisons QB Cam Miller to pull in some solid rushes. The entire match exposed how flawed the design of Deion’s team was and HC Matt Rhule will definitely keep an eye out to exploit this flaw.

If the Cornhuskers manage to trap Hunter or Shedeur Sanders, then it is pretty much over for the Buffs. Connor Happer had mentioned exactly this back on August 31st. “Nebraska to really take advantage in the middle of the field,” Conner had mentioned. Rhule and his boys will do everything to make the Buffs play from the midfield. And if they manage to do that, then Deion’s team is pretty done for. Regardless, we can only wait and watch if Hunter can save his team again or not.