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The NFL Draft is a funny affair. One year, teams convince themselves that a prospect is "too risky" because he's too versatile. The next, they're scrambling to find someone who can do half of what he can. Enter Travis Hunter, Colorado'stwo-way unicorn under Deion Sanders, a first-round talent at both cornerback and wide receiver.
There simply isn't a precedent for what he brings to the modern game. If teams overanalyze him, some general manager will be staring at their ceiling in five years, wondering how they let a generational talent slip past them.
But as always, quarterbacks rule the draft room. The debate over Hunter's draft stock isn't about his ability, it's about how the league values the most critical position in the sport. Chat Sports' Trace Moustakas summed it up with a blunt reality check: "The question surrounding all of the Titans rumors right now is, do you take the transformative talent, or do you take the most important position on the field?"
Could Hunter fall outside the top three?
Hunter might be special, but he doesn't touch the ball on every play. That's why teams picking in the top five, where he belongs, are laser-focused on quarterbacks like Cam Ward. Some analysts, including Mark Daniels and Fox Sports' Geoff Schwartz, have Hunter sliding all the way to No. 4, where the New England Patriots are waiting. That's a spot where he could immediately step in as a shutdown corner, giving a defense desperate for playmakers a cornerstone for the next decade.
A Perfect Fit for the Giants?
But there's another possibility, one that could flip the draft on its head. Some experts believe a team with the No. 3 overall pick could take the plunge. Hunter is a game-wrecker on both sides of the ball, and if a front office decides to break the mold, he could go even higher than expected.
Heading into Colorado's pro day, Hunter remained unfazed by the draft-day chatter. For him, these workouts are as much a way to challenge doubters as to his progress. "Now it's time for the dogs to show what they do," Hunter said, embracing the moment like a true competitor. Scouts and executives will watch his every move, not just for his athleticism but for the rare fluidity that makes him one of the most unique prospects in years.
No matter how this draft unfolds, one thing feels inevitable: Hunter will make some teams look foolish for ing on him. If he slides to No. 4, the Patriots may end up with the steal of the draft. If he drops even further, the regrets will only grow larger.