Travis Hunter

[bamagiantfan]

Hunter will be a CB in the NFL. I don't see a scenario where he would play, or even split time, as a WR. IMO, if he was a WR only, he would be a mid to late first round pick. His cover and ball skills as a CB have him at the top of the draft.

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/RossTuckerPod/status/1905968191970427096

[gregf]

Hunter will be a CB in the NFL. I don't see a scenario where he would play, or even split time, as a WR. IMO, if he was a WR only, he would be a mid to late first round pick. His cover and ball skills as a CB have him at the top of the draft.

If the Giants see it this way too, I don't think they'd make the pick unless they've given up on Banks.

[londonblue]

Realistically Hunter plays full time on one side of the ball (likely cornerback) and get a few spot reps on the other side of the ball and/or special teams. The mental and physical demands to do more that in the NFL are enormous why is why not even legends like Deion Sanders could do it in any sustained way. It is not disrespecting Hunter in any way to acknowledge that.

He is still a high draft pick but he is not 'generational' as just either a CB or WR. If Carter goes two and we do not value Sanders at 3 then trading down with someone over valuing Hunter off the hype might be the way to go.

[Jclayton92]

Please don't sleep on Travis Hunter as a WR. His analytics are off the charts, his body control, and contested catch ability are beyond elite. In last years draft solely as a WR he'd be right there with MHJ and Nabers.

If we draft Hunter, you will have to change your way of thinking. Because I can almost guarentee schoen and daboll play him were he can make the biggest impact immediately and that will be at WR. Yes give him the playbook at corner, but Adebo is CB1, and Banks honestly has the potential to be a great Cb2 especially when you go back over his analytics. (He legit just needs to turn his head)

Anyways, Hunter immediately has us in the conversation for top 5 Wr group in the NFL. With all the resources teams will use to stop Nabers, it will leave Hunter 1 on 1 with teams cb2 or cb3 and he will feast. Without hesitation, as bad as our offense has been over the past few years I'm putting him at Wr at least year 1 to score points as our defense is looking really good right now. A 5 deep of Nabers, Hunter, Wandale, Slayton, and Hyatt is one if the better rooms in the NFL. Daboll is low-key salivating at the thoughts of Hunter and Nabers on the field together.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1ix6ekf/travis_hunter_the_true_wr1_in_the_2025_nfl_draft/

Analytical Strengths:

Hunter's closest high-end comp is Justin Jefferson, with a prospect profile that includes a similarly well-rounded efficiency and production score.

Hunter's 8.65 Prospect Grade definitively places him atop this year's receiver class and in a separate tier from the next 3 receivers (Egbuka, Tet, Tre Harris). Hunter ranks him 13th overall among prospects in the model dating back to 2019. His grade places him above prospects such as Odunze (8.46), AJ Brown (8.43), DK Metcalf (8.36), McConkey (8.24), BTJ (8.17), Garrett Wilson (8.16), and Drake London (7.91).

Elite Productivity: When factoring Hunter's per-game productivity, his production profile ranks near the top of the class. Hunter tallied up 153 receptions, 1,979 yards, and 20 touchdowns in only 22 career game. His 94.2 YPG is 1st in the class, ahead of McMillan's 92.3.

Remarkable Hands & Elite Contested Catch Skill – Hunter's 66.7% contested catch rate (Rank: 2nd) and a 1.54% drop rate (Rank: 2nd) highlight his ability to secure tough catches and come down with the ball in traffic at an elite level.

Hunter's 137.53 QBR ranks at the top of the class and makes him possibly the most QB friendly target in the draft class.

High-End Deep Threat Ability – His Deep Threat Score ranks among the top WRs in the class, reinforced by a 17th-ranked 1,364 air yards and 8.92 yards per reception (14th in class). He thrives at stretching the field.

Hunter's 2.37 YPRR, 2.49 Zone YPRR, and 2.34 Man YPRR are all above notable thresholds and target range.

High-End Player Comp: Justin Jefferson

[MightyGiants]

I was listening to Phil Simms on his podcast.  He felt Travis Hunter would be best at WR

[jimc]

I think he will be a receiver in the NFL. As a receiver, is he the best one in the draft?  Or, can we get a receiver of equal talent later in the draft?

[gregf]

I was listening to Phil Simms on his podcast.  He felt Travis Hunter would be best at WR

If we go this route, Slayton or Robinson to the bench?  Or rotate them in the slot?

[SlotCorner]

It's been said a lot, but with the QB room filled, you have to hope QBs go one/two. Then we can't lose with either Carter or Hunter, but I think Hunter is going to be the next Champ Bailey. Throw in a couple packages for him on offense, and you've got a guy that changes the game. As good as he is, he'll generate coverage sacks.

[SlotCorner]

Also, you need three good corners these days. If we draft Hunter either he plays slot or one of the other two does. Flott is your dime maybe. The secondary could be a real strength, legion of boom two.

[MightyGiants]

Also, you need three good corners these days. If we draft Hunter either he plays slot or one of the other two does. Flott is your dime maybe. The secondary could be a real strength, legion of boom two.

Have you given up on Philips?

[SlotCorner]

Have you given up on Philips?

Ugh! Forgot about Phillips and I was thinking about buying his jersey. So draft Hunter and you've got 4 decent CBs and Flott.

[Philosophers]

I am not with folks who think "play him at one or the other."  I'd play at both equally and let him show me he cant play both positions full time.  He's earned that right IMHO.

[Trench]

I am not with folks who think "play him at one or the other."  I'd play at both equally and let him show me he cant play both positions full time.  He's earned that right IMHO.

I agree with you.

Let's see if he becomes a budding All-Pro WR like Nabers or a budding All-Pro CB like Sauce

[Philosophers]

I agree with you.

Let's see if he becomes a budding All-Pro WR like Nabers or a budding All-Pro CB like Sauce

Yeah exactly.  He's a quiet kid who does nothing but trains.  No side distractions.  I think he can do it.