“Travis Hunter’s Dual-Threat Dilemma: NFL’s Next Two-Way Star or Specialist?”
Hunter the Wide Receiver
While taking a top-flight cornerback early isn’t unprecedented, most teams with a top-10 pick should be interested in Hunter’s ability to play wide receiver. The 6-foot, 188-pound standout is a bit skinny, but certainly big enough to play the position, as evidenced by his production. He has a knack for the ball and is great at possessing catches – two necessary traits for being a top-targeted player on offense.
Now, Hunter can be guarded by a defender. He ranks highly in open rate but less so in burn rate, meaning he can find windows to catch passes but won’t necessarily break away from defensive backs. That makes his role in an offense a bit nuanced, but it also opens him up to being a big contributor early in his career.
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