Earlier this week, Travis Hunter said that he would retire from football if he couldn’t play in the NFL as both a cornerback and a wide receiver. Now, a team holding a top-5 pick in the 2025 Draft has fulfilled his demands and accepted his request.
For many scouts, there is no prospect quite like Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft class. The former Colorado Buffaloes standout had an amazing college career and is looking forward to continuing at that level as a pro.
Hunter had a remarkable college tenure with Colorado. He played both as a cornerback and a wide receiver, and he has made it clear that he wants to continue playing on both sides of the ball in the NFL.
Top-5 picking team in the 2025 NFL Draft accepts Travis Hunter’s demands to play as CB and WR
There are many talented players in the 2025 NFL Draft class, but Travis Hunter is undoubtedly one of the best. He is regarded as a prospect who could transform a franchise thanks to his exceptional skills on both offense and defense.
The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner lined up for the Buffaloes as both a cornerback and a wide receiver. Not only did he appear on both sides of the ball, but he was so dominant in each role that he left scouts across the country in awe of his talent.
Hunter knows exactly how impactful he can be at both positions. For that reason, he recently revealed that if he’s not allowed to play both in the NFL, he would consider walking away from football altogether.
It seems his bold statement made an impression on several teams. Now, Joe Schoen, general manager of the New York Giants, has given Hunter the green light to play both cornerback and wide receiver—if they select him with the No. 3 overall pick this year.
“We’re in a unique position that we have three good receivers and we like our secondary right now, so our situation would be unique,” Schoen said. “We would not be afraid to play him on both sides of the ball.
“Yeah, I wouldn’t doubt the kid. He’s that type of athlete, and he’s had that type of production. It’s insane the amount of snaps he played, the amount of snaps he plays a game. Doesn’t sit down — goes over, gets a drink of water, and gets back on the field.”
Why is Travis Hunter so good as a cornerback and wide receiver?
Dominating two positions at the highest level of football is no easy task, but Travis Hunter makes it look effortless. The former Buffaloes star is both a lockdown cornerback and a dynamic wide receiver—skills he has honed for years.
Hunter has played both positions since his early football days. At Colorado, he was coached by Deion Sanders—another rare two-way NFL talent—who played a key role in sharpening Hunter’s abilities and preparing him for the next level.