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Jerry Jones' masterful move to take Travis Hunter and turn the Cowboys' fortunes around

He would be a huge addition to the team

Travis Hunter
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The Dallas Cowboys find themselves lacking some quality depth in the wide receiver position and there is a plan forming to address that in the NFL Draft with Travis Hunter.

The Cowboys hold the No.12 pick in the first round and the No.44 pick in the second. There is hope that they can successfully bolster the team in a way that they could not during the free agency period.

One route available is to try and trade up for the best player in the draft who could fill two gaps in the squad, which is Travis Hunter from, the Colorado Buffaloes.

For Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, it would be a deal that could cause a major splash.

Where will Hunter end up?

As far as Athlon Sports and Mike Fisher are concerned, Jones should be exploring what it would really cost to trade all the way up to the point that Hunter becomes a Cowboy.

Regardless of what the franchises do, Hunter himself supposedly seems unsure of what he would like to do next year.

His Pro Day was a clinic: crisp routes, glove-free catches, and a vibe that screamed WR1. But here's the rub-some scouts see his refusal to pick a side as a risk. "He's gotta commit to one," an unnamed GM told ESPN, hinting that Hunter's two-way dream could scare off top-five picks.

Enter Abdul Carter, the 21-year-old edge rusher who's suddenly hogging the draft hype. Carter's 2024 stats-11 sacks, 22 tackles for loss-have analysts like Jeremiah raving, with mock drafts now slotting him as high as No. 2 to Cleveland.

"Carter's a plug-and-play disruptor," Jeremiah said on NFL Total Access, praising his one-dimensional dominance. Unlike Hunter, Carter's role is crystal clear, and that clarity's giving him an edge. Posts on social media are buzzing, with one fan noting, "Carter's out here climbing while Hunter's stuck in limbo."

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