Travis Hunter just got a thumbs-up, but after scoring negative points! On July 10, the DNVR Sports podcast extensively evaluated the Colorado Buffaloes’ dual threat. The Buffs’ former offensive coordinator and interim head coach, Mike Sanford, joined the chat to rundown Hunter’s USP. And the two-way star just got lucky to land the tag of being a “dynamic playmaker.”

As Sanford is unconvinced about Hunter’s future as CB, he clears the mystery and further clears out the player’s path to the NFL. Sanford is not the only one to hold this belief, as NFL legend Charles Woodson and star Tyreek Hill also vote for Hunter’s talents as a wide receiver. 

Sanford’s analysis of Hunter’s X-factor was perceptive and enlightening

Hunter is a do-everything superstar at Colorado. Based on the predictions, Hunter will be the No. 4 overall pick next year. However, the NFL scouts are still in a sticky situation regarding the player’s dominant position. But not to worry anymore. Sanford is here to clear the air. On the DNVR podcast, he adhered to a surface-to-core approach, highlighting, “I think as an NFL player I think he’s still going to be an X-factor…I think he has so much ability as a dynamic playmaker.”

Sanford then breaks down Hunter’s ninja skills in detail and seems convinced that “his elite trait though is his ball skills.” Until now, everything has been sunshine and rainbows. The interim coach then came up with his ultimate analysis: “If I was grading him as a defensive coordinator he got a minus for that play (TCU) game.” This takes back us to the 2025 NFL Draft scouting report that pointed out Hunter’s footwork as his weakness that dials down his talent as a CB. Woodson and Hill, too, are supporters of the same idea.   

Votes pour in for Hunter as wide receiver

The six-time NFL All-Pro star Woodson presented a clear picture for Hunter. During a conversation with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan on Bussin’ With The Boys, the legend highlighted, “He [Hunter] truly plays both ways.” Gradually, he cut to the chase, “I think receiver, I think he’s nasty at receiver. I mean he’s a good corner don’t get me wrong, but I see his offensive skills man…I think his offensive skills dominate over his defensive skills.” Even though Deion Sanders is a staunch believer of Hunter being the ultimate ambidextrous as far as playing sides are concerned, the Miami Dolphins WR walks on the same path as Woodson.

On appearing on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Hill rooted for Hunter to focus on the receiver position as soon as he transitions from college football to the NFL. “His ability to just, you know, catch the ball, run routes,” the WR claimed. NFL draft analyst Colton Edwards, too, voted in favor of Hunter as a WR.  

Hence, while his two-way versatility has been a massive boon for Colorado, it might land Hunter in a choppy water situation in the NFL since it demands specialization in one position full-time. While the NFL scouts get clarity from Sanford’s analysis, it is a tough call for the dual-threat. To be (wide receiver) or (cornerback), that’s the question!