Travis Hunter, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, now dominates the conversation as the NFL draft looms. Half a dozen teams have already expressed interest in signing him. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are already focusing on their early first-round picks this spring. They’re hoping to pepper the field with the favorite son, the player who transformed the often bland landscape of college football last year.
Hunter’s shown remarkable versatility, playing all over the place for Colorado. Most importantly, he was so impressively durable that he took part in 1,481 snaps combining offense and defense. He did so by a landslide over every other player in the entire FBS. He played almost 300 snaps more than the next most used guy. His dual-threat capability is what has truly turned heads. NFL general managers view him as a rare talent, someone who can truly change the course of a game on offense or defense.
The Browns, with the second overall pick in the upcoming draft, are said to be considering taking Hunter. General Manager Andrew Berry is a believer that Hunter has the skill set of someone who should go as high as a top pick. He makes an interesting comparison between Hunter and two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani. This contrast underscores just how unique this kind of transcendent talent is in contemporary sports. Berry’s enthusiasm reflects a growing consensus among NFL executives regarding Hunter’s potential.
At the same time, the Giants, owners of the third overall pick, are eyeing Hunter as a potential answer. The franchise has confirmed that they’ve taken trade inquiries from other teams looking to jump up to first overall. As teams jockey for position, there is a prevailing expectation that franchises looking to trade for the top pick will target either the Browns or Giants.
Both of these two teams are not just considering their options but are already receiving — if not actively taking — calls on their high draft spots. In fact, other franchises are now considering trades just to grab Hunter – signaling perhaps the most significant and telling advancement to his professional football predictions.
Perhaps that’s why Hunter has been so adamant about playing on both offense and defense at the next level. This versatility for better or worse makes him extremely attractive to teams looking for players who can do a little bit of everything. His diverse skill set is what makes him so valuable and effective. With the consistently proven upside, he’s one of the most popular prospects this draft season.
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