2025 NFL Draft: Travis Hunter shares which position he wants to play most at the pro level

Travis Hunter is widely projected as a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but many teams remain uncertain about his ideal position. Now, the Colorado Buffaloes standout has revealed his preference: cornerback or wide receiver.

The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and hundreds of college players are eager to learn their fate. However, only 32 will hear their names called in the first round.

For many scouts, Hunter is a generational talent. Capable of excelling at both cornerback and wide receiver, he has now made it clear which position he prefers heading into his NFL career.

Travis Hunter reveals his preferred NFL position: cornerback or wide receiver?

In just a few weeks, Travis Hunter will make the leap to the NFL, likely as a top-five pick. Teams in desperate need of an elite playmaker have taken notice of his rare versatility and exceptional talent.

Hunter, who spent two seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, has proven his ability to play both cornerback and wide receiver at a high level. While college football allows players more flexibility to experiment with different roles, the NFL presents a much greater challenge.

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Hunter officially declared as a cornerback for the NFL Combine. However, when asked whether he prefers that position or wide receiver in the pros, he delivered a surprising answer: both.

On Thursday, the Colorado star was asked which position he envisions himself playing in the NFL. “They say, ‘Nobody has ever done it the way I do it.’ I tell them, ‘I’m just different,’” Hunter said, adding that he wants to play every snap at both cornerback and wide receiver.

Has any NFL player ever played both offense and defense?

While Hunter dreams of playing 100% of snaps on both offense and defense, the team that drafts him will ultimately decide how to utilize his talents. The physical toll of playing every snap at both positions could put his health and durability at risk.

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Throughout NFL history, a few star players have taken on roles on both sides of the ball. William “Refrigerator” Perry, for example, played as a defensive lineman for the Bears while occasionally lining up as a fullback. Another notable case is Deion Sanders—Hunter’s former coach—who played both cornerback and wide receiver, though never for an entire game at both positions.