Travis Hunter now holds the keys to the 2025 NFL Draft.
After Titans president of soccer operations Chad Brinker on Wednesday talked about their refusal to “pass on a generational talent” with the No. 1 choose within the 2025 draft, Hunter would look like the large winner.
Bettors had been listening, they usually slammed Hunter to go No. 1 total, as BetMGM Sportsbook‘s odds on Hunter went from +1500 to +150 on Wednesday.
“Travis Hunter’s odds movement to be the 1st pick in the NFL draft shows how unique this betting market is,” BetMGM buying and selling supervisor Christian Cipollini informed The Publish. “Odds and action will change based off just a few words. We have seen significant betting on Hunter since the comments made (Wednesday) by Titans executives.”
ESPN BET has additionally seen an explosion of betting curiosity for Hunter, whose odds additionally moved from +1500 to +150, whereas Ward is available in at -105.
“We’ve seen an uptick in betting interest around the first overall pick as team needs and new hirings come into focus,” Adrian Horton, Director of North American Sports activities Buying and selling for ESPN BET, informed The Publish. “It’s been mostly Travis Hunter action in the last 24 hours, with about 60% of bets and handle on him, and we’ve moved our odds accordingly.”
Every of the groups choosing within the prime three — Titans (No. 1), Browns (No. 2) and Giants (No. 3) — are anticipated to closely contemplate quarterbacks, with Hunter’s Colorado teammate, Shedeur Sanders (+450), additionally anticipated to be picked close to the highest of the draft.
Stud Penn State move rusher Abdul Carter additionally moved from 12/1 to +600 on BetMGM.
2025 NFL Draft No. 1 choose odds
| Participant | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cam Ward | +110 |
| Travis Hunter | +150 |
| Shedeur Sanders | +450 |
| Abdul Carter | +600 |
| Jaxson Dart | 50/1 |
| Quinn Ewers | 50/1 |
Brinker’s not-so-subtle trace supplies some intrigue into what he referred to as “a pivotal moment for this team.”
ESPN’s Mel Kiper has mentioned that Hunter is the “best player in this draft” and projected the Cleveland Browns to pick out him at No. 2 total in his newest mock.
Kiper’s mock on Wednesday had the Titans choosing Miami quarterback Cam Ward, though that was earlier than Brinker’s feedback relating to a generational expertise.
ESPN reporter Adam Schefter added that the current Titans feedback are unhealthy information for the Patriots, who had been hoping to land one in every of Hunter or Carter with the No. 4 total choose.
“The defensive lineman from Penn State or the wide receiver/cornerback from Colorado,” Schefter mentioned of his projection for the Titans’ choose in an interview with New England radio station WEEI. “That quote told me that they are not locked into taking a quarterback at one. That is not what New England wanted to hear, that quote today.”
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Kiper has Hunter, No. 1 on his large board, adopted by Carter, with Sanders at No. 4 and Ward at No. 5.
Hunter received the Heisman this season and performed each cornerback and receiver for Colorado, tallying 96 catches for 1,258 yards for 15 touchdowns whereas intercepting 4 passes and defending 11.
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