Rob Rang
NFL Draft Analyst
Well into my third decade of professionally evaluating college prospects for pro football, I can honestly say that I’ve never seen a player quite like Colorado’s do-everything dynamo and Heisman Trophy contender, Travis Hunter.
Those mistakenly thinking this article is just another example of media bandwagon jumping, I’d ask you to remember this article from last September when I first evaluated Hunter — and immediately argued for his Heisman candidacy and future as an NFL first round selection.
In case you missed his latest dominant performance in Saturday’s 48-21 victory over UCF, here is a brief recap: Hunter caught nine passes for 89 yards and a touchdown while recording a couple of tackles, a pass breakup and another jaw-dropping interception while alternating between wide receiver and cornerback. He was on the field for a staggering 128 of the game’s 143 total snaps from scrimmage.
Even prior to the game, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn spoke about Hunter’s unique versatility and dominance.
“He’s just an elite player, and it’s really, really impressive to see what he’s doing playing that many snaps,” Malzahn said. “Since I’ve been in college football, I’ve not seen it.
“When you watch him on film, he’s the best player on the film in all four games, and it’s not even close. So, yeah, he’s an elite guy.”
[Related: Travis Hunter is the best player in college football, and it’s not close]
Playing on both sides of the ball is, of course, nothing new for Hunter, who leads the nation with 652 snaps played so far this season, according to the analytics website Pro Football Focus. He did the same last year, including in Colorado’s season-opening shocking win over TCU.
It isn’t just that Hunter plays two positions for the 4-1 Buffaloes, however, it’s that he plays both positions so well.
A remarkable case of quantity and quality
If Hunter were to focus on just one of the positions he…
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Publish date : 2024-10-02 13:49:27
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