CU Buffs' Travis Hunter looks more like NFL receiver than corner, scouts say

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

By Sean Keeler | skeeler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: October 22, 2024 at 8:21 PM MDT | UPDATED: October 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM MDT

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Keeler: CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter is an NFL wideout playing cornerback, scouts say. “Receiver is where he can make the biggest impact”

CU’s 2-way star is looking like No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft. But experts say his long-term future is on offense.

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