Travis Hunter Is NFL-Bound: The Two-Way Superstar Ready to Change Football Forever
Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter. For football fans, that could be the only two words needed to explain the level of greatness heading to the NFL.
Some would argue that Travis Hunter’s only negative is his fiancé. That could be a valid point, but let’s trust what our grandparents told us; one way or another, it will all come out in the wash.
While his partner’s motives may be questionable, Hunter’s dominance as a two-way player is not. At Colorado, under the guidance of “Primetime” head coach Deion Sanders, Hunter proved that he can play both cornerback and wide receiver at an elite level. For the casual fan, it may be challenging to understand the level of mental, physical, and athletic prowess it takes to thrive in two demanding roles.
Speed, footwork, instincts, and football IQ all make Hunter a menace to even the most elusive receivers. As a lockdown defender, he cuts the field in half, as quarterbacks often avoid his side of the field. If a quarterback tries his luck, hoping to catch Hunter off guard, the best-case scenario is often an incomplete pass. His instincts and situational awareness, combined with his knack for reading plays, make him a constant threat for interceptions.
After wreaking havoc defensively, Hunter will often have to take coach-mandated breaks. He is always ready to flip the switch in his mind from defense to offense. Logically, one could argue that his understanding and elite play at the corner position give him an edge as a receiver.
He can easily anticipate how the corner is going to defend him. However, his success in the WR position is much more than that. He has excellent hands, runs exceptional routes, and is explosive. Making him one down away from making a big offensive play.
Hunter has not only raw talent, but he has also put in the work to make him elite from an early age. Still, learning from a Hall of Fame player known for his own two-way prowess like Deion Sanders, undoubtedly tipped the scales and elevated Hunter’s impeccable skill set.
I always say there is a learning curve for rookie players, and it is completely unfair to expect them to play at the same level in the pros that they played in college. Rookies need grace. Travis Hunter should receive that same grace, but I don’t think he will need it.
Sports journalists often tread lightly when discussing the kind of success college players will have as they transition to the faster, bigger, harder-hitting NFL. But I am going to boldly say that Travis Hunter is NFL ready right now.
Physically, Hunter has all the tools—elite speed, agility, and strength—to compete with the best in the world. Mentally, his football IQ and ability to quickly process plays set him apart. Combine that with his work ethic and competitive fire, and you have the blueprint for a future star.
Most mock drafts have him falling to the New England Patriots with the fifth pick of the 2025 NFL draft. He deserves to go number one, but with the top four picks going to the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and the New England Patriots, the first picks are a who’s who of dumpster fires.
The Titans have a young quarterback who is 27th in passing and second to last in defense. The Titans could use him on both sides of the ball, but the rest of the teams could as well.
Travis Hunter is going to create must-see TV and galvanize the fan base wherever he goes. Either way, we are seeing history in the making.