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Travis Hunter wants to play 100% of offensive, defensive snaps in NFL: 'I'm just different' — USA TODAY

Travis Hunter is looking to give an NFL team two players for the price of one.

The Heisman Trophy-winning dual threat out of Colorado has often been described as a "unicorn," and now he wants to take that show to the pros.

Speaking at the NFL combine on Thursday, Hunter said he'd like to play 100% of snaps on both sides of the ball in the NFL. However, he ultimately said that decision would come down to his future head coach.

Hunter told reporters that he's met with teams that view him as a receiver and others that prefer him at cornerback.

"Did some meetings at receiver, did some meetings at DB," Hunter said. "Still up in the air."

Regardless, Hunter's confidence is sky-high as he tries to do something that's not common in NFL history.

"They say, 'nobody has ever done it, for real, the way I do it,'" he added. "I tell them I'm just different."

Hunter will officially work out with the defensive backs at the NFL combine, but that doesn't prevent him from taking part in receiver drills as well. That is merely a schedule-based designation and won't prevent him from playing any position at the next level.

In 13 games during his final season at Colorado, Hunter had 98 touches, totaling 1,268 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, he finished with 36 tackles, four interceptions, a forced fumble and 11 passes defended.

It's widely expected that Hunter won't have to wait long before hearing his name called on draft night.

However, it remains to be seen if any team will take Hunter up on his wish to play both sides of the ball regularly like he did in college.
 
Dreghorn2 said:
I've read the implementation is strictly once the referee spots the ball they then use the technology, removes having the chain gang run onto the field.

There will be no real time 'did the guy make a first down as the play is run' type of spotting.
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The refs have proven they are incapable of correctly spotting the ball so not sure this is some great improvement then.
 
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Free agency class is a black hole and the draft is lacking premier talent at the top. Teams are caving and paying to keep their players due to cap increase. This won’t be the flashy offseason I was expecting for NE.

Best you can hope for are some trades for 2nd tier talent to fill holes (Kupp Metcalf Jeudy Lockett).

Maybe make a splash and trade for Myles Garrett.

If Abdul Carter is gone by 4th hopefully they trade back a few spots (no later than 10th overall) and gain some draft capital.

Good news is they can draft solid linemen in 2nd and 3rd rounds.
 
Nothingbutglass said:
So Carter has stress fracture in his foot. Graham only weighs 295 with alligator arms. Doesnt seem a great year to be at 4
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I highly doubt Carter falls in the draft due to this injury.
Reports say he does not need surgery.

BigBadBruins7708 said:
Out there opinion, Jeanty will be the best player from this draft
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RB's are a dime a dozen, makes no sense for the Pats to draft one at #4.
TE's and RB's are the lowest paid offensive positions in the NFL.
 
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Lots of interesting stuff in here:

* DT Milton Williams, Edge Harold Landry (...who might be released), OT Ronnie Stanley, and OL Patrick Mekari are expected to be among the team's top targets.

* It's "Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin or bust" for the Patriots at WR. Pats do not appear to be involved with any of the receivers on the trade market (Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, DK Metcalf) at the moment.

* Pats don't think Abdul Carter will be on the board at #4 overall. Pats believe Travis Hunter is both the best corner and best WR in the draft.

* Pats view Will Campbell as an OT. He and Mason Graham are both possibilities at #4 if Hunter and Carter are gone. Pats also like Tyler Warren, but he's more of a possibility if they opt to trade down.

* Pats are not expected to receive a significant return for Davon Godchaux.
 
GatorMike said:


Lots of interesting stuff in here:

* DT Milton Williams, Edge Harold Landry (...who might be released), OT Ronnie Stanley, and OL Patrick Mekari are expected to be among the team's top targets.

* It's "Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin or bust" for the Patriots at WR. Pats do not appear to be involved with any of the receivers on the trade market (Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, DK Metcalf) at the moment.

* Pats don't think Abdul Carter will be on the board at #4 overall. Pats believe Travis Hunter is both the best corner and best WR in the draft.

* Pats view Will Campbell as an OT. He and Mason Graham are both possibilities at #4 if Hunter and Carter are gone. Pats also like Tyler Warren, but he's more of a possibility if they opt to trade down.

* Pats are not expected to receive a significant return for Davon Godchaux.
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Williams will go to Minnesota.
 
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