Travis Hunter finds it hard to choose between catching passes and intercepting them on the football field.
In an email interview with The Associated Press, he wrote that he feels it’s “equal” when it comes to his preference. While many scouts and fans debate whether he would excel more as a cornerback or wide receiver in the NFL, Hunter plans to play both positions professionally.
He can’t stand the idea of sitting out any plays, which is why he averages about 125 plays per game this season. He is a traditional player, following the example of previous two-way stars like Charles Woodson and Champ Bailey.
Hunter’s coach, Deion Sanders, who also played both ways in the NFL, is someone he turns to for football advice and life lessons during their fishing trips. Sanders believes Hunter can manage the demands at the next level, where many early mock drafts list him as a top-10 pick.
“Pros go to a huddle. So he’s even getting more time to rest,” Sanders said, as his team, the Buffaloes, prepares for their Big 12 matchup against Baylor. “So with him getting that amount of rest, he cannot help but be a great pro.”
