Travis Hunter, the Colorado Buffaloes’ electrifying two-way star, has been turning heads with his rare ability to dominate as both a wide receiver (WR) and cornerback (CB). A recent post on X shared insights from Hunter’s trainer, DJ, who has worked with him since 8th grade.
Travis Hunter’s Trainer Speaks on WR-CB Decision He’s Witnessed for Years
DJ noted, “Everyone has it flipped; his true position is WR, and he’s just athletic enough to be very good at DB.” He praised Hunter’s football IQ, emphasizing his ability to track the ball and his knowledge of the game, which sets him apart as a receiver.
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However, DJ also acknowledged that while Hunter excels at WR, he “just hasn’t had to run real efficient routes. It’s not that he can’t, he just hasn’t had to yet to beat defenders,” highlighting an area for growth as Hunter eyes the NFL.
Hunter’s dual-position prowess isn’t new to those who’ve followed his journey. In Colorado, he made history by playing nearly every snap on both offense and defense, a feat that earned him widespread acclaim.
According to ESPN, Hunter’s 2024 season included standout performances like 13 catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns in a single game, paired with defensive contributions like five tackles. His trainer’s comments align with what NFL scouts have observed—Hunter’s agility, speed, and sure-handedness are “All-Pro quality,” as noted in an ESPN draft analysis from April 21, 2025.
Yet, the debate rages on about his best fit in the NFL, with some teams viewing him as a cornerback who can take occasional offensive snaps, while others, including fans on X, argue his “ceiling at WR is astronomical.”
NFL Scouts and Fans Weigh In: Where Does Hunter’s Future Lie?
The Hunter draft buzz is real, and everyone seems to have a take. Scouts, analysts, and fans are all weighing in—but there’s still no clear consensus on what position he should play in the NFL. An ESPN report from April 21, 2025, summed it up perfectly when one executive said, “Finding an elite cornerback is harder than finding an elite receiver.” That’s led a lot of teams to lean toward using him on defense.
Still, there’s no ignoring what he brings to the table as a wide receiver. His trainer has praised his natural instincts on offense, and fans are eating it up. One fan on X didn’t hold back, saying: “Those coaches at Colorado didn’t teach him sht lmao. So much potential unlocked at WR.” That kind of reaction shows just how much people believe in his offensive upside.
It’s a tough call. Hunter’s rare ability to shine on both sides of the ball makes him a special case—and a tricky one for teams to figure out.
The comparisons are rolling in, and one name keeps popping up: Deion Sanders. Fans and analysts are pointing to Prime Time himself, who, as ESPN noted in a December 2024 article, “moonlighted as a receiver” while locking down opponents as a top-tier corner. It’s easy to see why Hunter is drawing those parallels.
Even Rich Eisen chimed in recently, saying on his show that a team like the Dallas Cowboys — never shy about betting on big-time talent — should go after Hunter and let him shine as a true dual-threat player. With the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, debates around Hunter’s role are only getting louder.
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His trainer has been praising his wide receiver potential for a while now, and that’s only adding more fuel to the fire.
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