Deion Sanders is issuing a warning for NFL groups desirous about Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter.
Hunter, the two-way star who adopted Sanders over to Colorado from Jackson State, is hoping to proceed taking part in each vast receiver and cornerback after being drafted into the professional ranks.
Coach Prime doubled down this week, suggesting that if a group shouldn’t be able to let Hunter play on each side of the ball, it shouldn’t even hassle drafting him.
“He’s gonna do that, or they shouldn’t draft him,” Sanders stated when requested about Hunter’s future within the NFL in an interview with Wealthy Eisen on Friday. “Don’t do that. And I’m gonna make sure of that. Don’t draft him if you’re not gonna give him the opportunity to play on both sides of the ball. Now, you can be creative. He don’t have to do what we did with him here and play every snap.”
As a Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer who thrived as a two-way (and two-sport) participant, Sanders believes Hunter’s expertise is simply too distinctive to be restricted to 1 place.
Hunter, who has captured the nationwide highlight together with his efficiency at Colorado, has persistently demonstrated elite expertise at each vast receiver and cornerback.
“Now you can be creative,” Sanders added concerning Hunter’s potential NFL utilization. “You don’t need to do what we did with him right here and play each snap, however … let’s say he’s beginning nook. He’s gonna need to be in your nickel packages … or unfold packages on the offense as a result of he’s gonna be in all probability your greatest receiver. And also you’re gonna appear like an fool together with your greatest receiver is sitting on the bench and you may’t get open, you possibly can’t get the ball down the sphere. Or vice versa.
“Your best corner isn’t on the field and they’re bombing you right now — and he’s on the sidelines with you.”
Within the 2024 common season, Hunter racked up 1,192 receiving yards on 92 catches with 14 touchdowns.
He additionally recorded 4 interceptions and 11 passes defended.
His dynamic playmaking capacity drew reward throughout the board, solidifying him as probably the most versatile NFL prospects in latest reminiscence.
Hunter is anticipated to be one of many prime picks within the 2025 NFL Draft, together with Sanders’ son, Shedeur, Colorado’s beginning quarterback.
