Travis Hunter is becoming the face of the Colorado Buffaloes, with each passing day. He is predicted to be a top contender for the Heisman Trophy this year and has already been given his share of the flowers when he made it to the cover of the College Football 25 game. Now, his draft stock is being discussed as Hunter looks to have a glorious 2024 season.

During the 2023 season, Travis Hunter didn’t make an impact on the gridiron with his performance. In one of the games against TCU, he suffered a lacerated liver after a rough tackle, which put him out for 3 weeks, hence, ridding him of an opportunity to prove his mettle. But as per NFL analysts and the hype that surrounds his name, he possesses phenomenal talents as both a WR and CB, which should be utilized by the Buffs this season.

Travis Hunter gets praised for his talents as a CB

On the 4th June episode of the ‘Locked On NFL Draft‘ show, Damo and Keith were seen discussing the talents of Travis Hunter, while also emphasizing his duality as a WR and CB. Later, Damo also talked about how the position of CB suits him best since his athletic prowess could be put to great use there. With each passing day, the draft prospect of Hunter is discussed and by the looks of it all, he is heading towards a brilliant future since his football smarts and “explosiveness” stand out.

Since Hunter’s CV speaks of his talents as both a WR and CB, it has become the major reason for his distinction from other players in college football. Adding on to this, Damo spoke highly of Hunter’s speed and said, “This is an elite caliber type athlete, Keith. From leaping ability, twitch explosiveness, deep speed.” Moreover, he also said that “he is at his best as a zone corner,” since Hunter has excellent instincts and could also play the halfway point efficiently. With that being said, here are potential landing spots for Travis Hunter in the NFL that are already being pre-determined for the youngster.

Potential NFL teams for Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter’s versatility gives him more of an edge than most college players. He hauled in over 57 passes for 721 yards and was also named an All-American for his performance in 2023. Thus, making him a hot pick for NFL teams to try and sign him next season, that is, if he showcases good numbers this year.

According to several mock drafts for 2025, teams like the Carolina Panthers, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Jacksonville Jaguars will show a lot of interest in Hunter and his talents. Though Deion touted Hunter to be a top-3 pick in the Draft, along with Shedeur, the recent mock drafts are ranking him to be a top-15 pick, which would definitely disappoint Coach Prime. Thus, this season will be crucial for Hunter to prove that he’s ready for the NFL, despite the shortcomings that he faced last year.