Colorado Buffaloes WR/CB Travis Hunter is super confident, and it’s easy to see why. On the road to a 2024 Heisman Trophy campaign, he delivered one of the greatest regular-season performances in college football history. His exceptional skills on the field have led analysts and fans alike to consider him potentially the greatest all-around player in today’s college football world.
Travis Hunter’s Playful Boast
During Episode 21 of The Travis Hunter Show, the dual-threat prodigy was asked to name the most versatile athlete in all sports.
Unsurprisingly, he crowned himself and listed all the sports he believed he could play at an elite level. Most notably, with a playful wink, he thinks he could excel in Major League Baseball.
“If y’all don’t know, I can play a lot of sports,” he said. “But you would never know because I only play football. But I could play basketball too. I can run track. I could do long jump, high jump [sic]. I could do the mile. The 400m. I could play baseball if I felt like it.
“I ain’t gonna lie. Baseball making [sic] that money, so I might make the transition soon. Be like a Coach Prime, Deion Sanders — get my millions over there while I get my millions in the NFL. I could go out there and be a good outfielder. Steal bases — I can steal bases for you. I might not be able to hit for nothing, but I can learn that.”
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Despite his overflowing confidence, Hunter candidly admitted that he isn’t a master of every sport.
He confessed that tennis, golf, and ping-pong weren’t his forte. But, true to form, he quickly corrected course and returned to discussing sports he believed he was good at. He confidently mentioned volleyball, gymnastics, golf, soccer — as a goalie — and fishing, a known hobby of his.
A Dual-Threat Heisman Campaign
On offense, Hunter caught 92 passes for 1,152 yards, a school-record 14 receiving touchdowns, and added a rushing score for good measure. He ranked second in the Power Four conferences for receptions and receiving yards and first in receiving touchdowns.
Notably, he made 21 catches of 20-plus yards and tied the Colorado record for multiple three-touchdown games, becoming a Biletnikoff Award finalist.
On defense, Hunter played 688 snaps, logged 31 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and four interceptions, including a game-clincher.
He allowed just 22 receptions and one touchdown on 39 targets, making him one of the country’s top shutdown cornerbacks. His interception rate, one every 10.3 targets, led the Power Four.
After clinching the Heisman Trophy and racking up numerous accolades as a wide receiver and cornerback, it’s clear why Hunter is confident he could shine in other sports arenas.
Considering his likely status as a future top-five NFL Draft pick, should he venture beyond football or stick to dominating on the gridiron for now?
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