Adam Schefter shared that it is looking “more likely” that the Cleveland Browns will select WR/CB Travis Hunter with the 2nd overall pick.
Wheels up.
Travis Hunter’s best chance to be a full time wide receiver is in Cleveland. The Browns have previously stated that they view Hunter as a wide receiver.
Hunter has been one of the most difficult players to evaluate in fantasy all offseason, having 1st overall potential in rookie drafts, but slipping to the second round of several rookie drafts due to his positional uncertainty. If the Browns end up taking Hunter and saying they will want him to play primarily on offense, his value will skyrocket in all fantasy formats.
Hunter is a great player to take a risk on at his current discount. He offers tremendous upside and is the only player in recent memory with his potential to be going as late as he is in all formats. For reference, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers both had top-30 ADPs in Underdog last season while Hunter’s current ADP is 87.
Draft Travis Hunter.
Author: Jonny Tooma (@FantasyPicasso)
With the announcement that Travis Hunter will participate as a cornerback at the NFL Combine, his ADP is now dropping.
Travis Hunter’s average draft position is plummeting. Since February 11th, his ADP has dropped from 117.2 in round 10 down to 124.3 in round 11. Precipitating this drop was news that Travis Hunter will be participating and testing at the NFL Combine as a cornerback.
Travis Hunter’s appeal for fantasy gamers is his ability as a wide receiver. As a rule of thumb, players who get the highest amount of opportunity share allow for fantasy points to be scored. The conundrum many drafters are faced with in both Underdog best ball and dynasty rookie drafts is how to gauge Hunter’s value based off of his projected playing time.
With talent being no issue, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner will be discussed at great length in debates and speculation as to what his role in the NFL will be. As a two-way player, there will be competing narratives in regards to what will best maximize Travis Hunter’s skill set.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Potential #1 overall pick, two-way Heisman winner Travis Hunter makes plans to participate in combine as a corner.
Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman and Biletnikoff winner, made a huge declaration this week. Hunter is regarded as the best corner prospect and a top-three wide receiver option. Earlier in the week, he announced that he would participate as a cornerback in drills at the NFL scouting combine.
Hunter’s decision to participate as a corner will send shockwaves through his ADP(average draft position). Currently at pick 120 on Underdog at the time of his announcement, the insinuation that he may not play on offense will cause his ADP to plummet. Hunter recorded 8 passes defended and 4 interceptions in 2024, but his announcement will cause his value to potentially be null if he is not going to contribute to an offense’s output in 2025.
Author: Justin Currie (@Chev90)
The Tennessee Titans open door to not select a QB with first overall pick in 2025 draft.
New Titans GM Mike Borgonzi is leaving no stone unturned when making decisions regarding the number 1 pick in the 2025 draft. He stated flatly that the organization will not pass on a “generational talent.”
The reading between the lines for the newly minted general manager of the Titans is that neither of the consensus top two quarterbacks, former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders or Heisman finalist Miami QB Cam Ward, are considered “generational talent” by scouts or front offices.
The player that alluded to as a generational talent is Heisman winner Travis Hunter, the most unique prospect we’ve seen in the modern era. Hunter recorded 4 interceptions in 2024, while also recording over 1000 yards receiving. He is considered the top corner in the draft, and is a top 3-5 receiver prospect.
Tennessee desperately needs a quarterback, as 2nd year man Will Levis currently provides the franchise with little in the way of a long term solution, but drafting a need over best player available is how bad teams stay bad. If the Titans choose Travis Hunter, they run the risk of joining the veteran QB carousel many teams are on until they find their franchise guy. The conundrum makes for outstanding suspense.
Author: Justin Currie (@Chev90)
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
