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As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, one prospect is making headlines not just for his talent-but for his unwavering stance. Colorado star Travis Hunter has made it clear: if an NFL team isn't willing to let him play both wide receiver and cornerback, he'd rather walk away from the game entirely.
In a bold statement during an interview with CBS Sports' Garrett Podell, Hunter didn't hesitate in making his stance clear.
"It's never playing football again," he responded.
"I've been doing it my whole life. I love being on the football field. I feel like I can dominate on each side."
A dual threat with historic credentials
Hunter's confidence isn't without merit. At 21, he's already become one of the most unique draft prospects in history. In 2024, he put up numbers that made voters take notice-92 receptions, 1,258 yards, and 16 touchdowns on offense, plus 36 tackles, 11 breakups, four interceptions, and a forced fumble on defense. He also added a rushing touchdown, just for good measure.
That kind of production earned him an unmatched feat: winning both the Chuck Bednarik Award (top defender) and the Fred Biletnikoff Award (best receiver) in the same season. No one had ever done it before.
And he wasn't part-time on either side. Hunter played 713 offensive snaps and 748 on defense, showing the kind of stamina and versatility rarely seen-even at the college level.
Some wonder if that dual role can translate to the pros. Hunter isn't among them.
"I just feel very confident in myself," he said.
"I've got a competitive spirit-I can do whatever I put my mind to."
Even Colorado head coach Deion Sanders agrees.
"The NFL is a slower game than college," Sanders said. "It's more structured. He's built for that."
Bleacher Report's latest mock draft predicts Hunter will be selected second overall by the Cleveland Browns. And wherever he ends up, it's clear: teams won't just be getting a star-they'll be getting two, or none at all.