Colorado two-way phenom Travis Hunter might have his eyes on being the NFL’s model of MLB star Shohei Ohtani. Nonetheless, former defensive deal with Anthony “Booger” McFarland provided a actuality examine for the Heisman Trophy candidate.
Showing on Friday’s episode of “The Dan Patrick Present,” McFarland stated Hunter might play each WR and CB on the subsequent stage however suggested in opposition to it for a number of causes. The 2-time Tremendous Bowl champion believes the Colorado standout is not prepared for the problem of enjoying each methods full-time and could be underestimating how gifted gamers are within the NFL.
“I simply suppose it is disrespectful to the extent of athlete and professionalism that these guys present on the sphere to suppose that Travis can are available and main at receiver and nook,” McFarland said. “Can he minor at certainly one of them certain, however I do not suppose he is going to have the ability to do each.”
There is no denying Hunter’s athleticism and expertise, nor the truth that he is excelled at two positions in school. Nonetheless, McFarland identified that dozens of gamers with the identical make-up ultimately had to decide on as soon as they arrived within the NFL, like Champ Baily and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
“As nice as Deion was, his main place was cornerback,” McFarland stated. “He dibbled and dabbled at receiver a bit, however his best place was cornerback.”
It is all however sure that Hunter will see time on either side of the ball within the NFL. Nonetheless, in July, Dane Brugler of The Athletic indicated that NFL talent evaluators are “split” on whether or not he is higher suited to play wideout or cornerback full-time.
In the end, the crew that drafts Hunter will determine which place he’ll give attention to most.