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2025 NFL Draft Prospects Spotlight: Travis Hunter's Journey to Top Five

April 16, 2025
Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy while playing both wide receiver and cornerback at Colorado for coach Deion Sanders.

Travis Hunter played two positions at the highest level—wide receiver and cornerback—and won the Heisman Trophy doing it. At Colorado, he was a unanimous All-American, the rare player whose impact showed up on both sides of the ball.

Hunter's football IQ and skill set project him as a top-five pick. He also contributed to the community throughout his college career, building a reputation beyond athletic achievement. Shedeur Sanders, his quarterback and the son of coach Deion Sanders, is another Colorado prospect drawing NFL attention.