The NFL has a possible celebrity coming it’s means.
Travis Hunter was the largest present in school soccer this season, and he’s been doing that for some time now.
The Colorado star excelled at cornerback and broad receiver, taking part in nearly each single snap for Deion Sanders’ staff.
NFL GMs, nonetheless, don’t need him doing that on the subsequent degree.
If something, they appear to consider he could be extra beneficial at cornerback due to his ball abilities, whereas gifted broad receivers are simpler to search out.
However, that’s not in his greatest pursuits, based on Michael Irvin.
In a current look on FOX’s “Communicate,” the legendary broad receiver claimed that Hunter ought to inform groups that don’t need him to play either side of the sphere to not draft him in any respect.
.@michaelirvin88: Travis Hunter ought to inform NFL groups in the event you gained’t let me play either side, don’t draft me. 🤷🏾♂️
“Shohei Ohtani my cash to me.” 😂 #TravisHunter #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QfyJBBPvuK
— Communicate (@SpeakOnFS1) December 17, 2024
He thinks they can’t dictate his story, including that they don’t even know him; they’ve simply watched him on movie.
Furthermore, he believes that may solely hamper his market worth, jokingly stating that they must “Shohei Ohtani” his cash in three years.
There are legitimate issues about not having Hunter play on either side of the ball, not less than not full-time.
He has the talents to do it and be a celebrity at each, however his physique could be unable to carry up.
The NFL is far more bodily, the season is longer, and all these snaps will inevitably take a toll on his well being.
All people desires to see him play and dominate within the league for years.
So, whereas he would possibly positively have the ability to play either side of the ball sparingly, maybe a staff must defend him from himself.
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