Travis Hunter, the second ever Cornerback in 89 years to win the Heisman Trophy, is drawing interest from NFL coaches as primarily a cornerback, with wide receiver packages mixed in.
Travis Hunter’s incredible versatility and dominance on both sides of the ball this season have captivated fans and analysts alike, solidifying his place in college football history. In a 50/50 snap split between his positions, Hunter ended the season with 92 catches for 1,115 yards and 14 touchdowns while logging 21 solo tackles, 11 pass breakups and 4 interceptions on defense.
NFL Analyst Jay Glazer polled 13 NFL coaches and GM’s about where they would play Hunter: 12 of which expressed a preference for playing him at cornerback. While all those polled cited elite ball skills on offense, the primary reason for the preference was how hard it is to find a shutdown corner.
The Travis Hunter dynasty debate is already in full swing, its going to be a fun ride leading up to rookie drafts. For now, Hunter looks like a risky pick if selected in the early rounds. He’s shown the potential to be a difference maker if he was primarily used as a WR, however he would still lose playing time to defensive snaps. IDP dynasty managers with the 1.01 have a great pick in hand though.
Lukasz Stec, @Lukasz_FF01
