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Top NFL Draft prospect Travis Hunter has made clear his intentions for his rookie season. He is going to play for a team that uses him on both sides of the ball. While some NFL coaches have expressed their reservations about being a two-way star at the professional level, one coach appears to believe it is possible.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he spoke with the former Colorado star about those concerns. He said based on their conversations that Hunter believes he is “ready to do both.”
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter hits a Heisman pose after intercepting a match against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
“You know, I remember having a conversation with him. “You only have a lot of time in a day. You have to meet this coach and that coach,” he commented that he is a fisherman.
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Stephanski added that the hunter is “someone with his own equipment to do both.”
The Hunter is predicted to be selected by the Browns on the second overall pick, and the move makes sense for the Heisman Trophy winner, based on Stefanski's remarks.
Hunter recently said he wanted to quit football completely, rather than sticking to one position.
“I'll never play football again,” he told CBS Sports. “Because I've been doing it for the rest of my life and I love being on the soccer field. I really enjoy it because I feel like I can control both sides of the ball.”
Colorado Buffalo wide receiver Travis Hunter before his match against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024. (Christopher Haniwinckel Imagni image)
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Some NFL coaches have questioned the reality of the outcome.
“It would be interesting to see how they do it wherever he goes. But I don't know if there's enough time for a player to do it, to say that you'll be totally immersed in everything you know in the attack and completely immersed in everything you defend (know).
“You can certainly do that, I think I have some kind of package on one side of the ball and on the other side of the ball.
Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter during the 2025 NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Tanner Pearson-Imagn image)
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Last season, Hunter played 713 snaps on offense and 748 snaps on defense, but despite the enormous amounts of snaps, he was still very productive. He had a catch for 96 yards for 15 yards and 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver, but four interceptions defended 35 tackles and 11 passes, and one forced a fumble as cornerback.
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