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Travis Hunter, the 21-year-old Colorado Buffaloes phenom, is the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft-but not all the chatter’s in his favor. Known for his jaw-dropping two-way play as a wide receiver and cornerback, Hunter’s versatility has been both his superpower and a puzzle for scouts. A shocking twist from NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah has sparked buzz that Hunter’s “identity crisis” might be dimming his star, just as his 21-year-old draft rival, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, steals the spotlight. With the draft looming on April 24 in Green Bay, this shake-up’s got everyone rethinking Hunter’s future.
Jeremiah, breaking down Colorado’s April 8 Pro Day, didn’t hold back on Hunter’s positional tug-of-war. “I think he’s going to end up majoring on offense,” he said, suggesting teams might lean toward Hunter as a receiver despite his elite defensive chops-seven picks and 11 pass breakups in 2024.
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His Pro Day was a clinic: crisp routes, glove-free catches, and a vibe that screamed WR1. But here’s the rub-some scouts see his refusal to pick a side as a risk. “He’s gotta commit to one,” an unnamed GM told ESPN, hinting that Hunter’s two-way dream could scare off top-five picks.
Enter Abdul Carter, the 21-year-old edge rusher who’s suddenly hogging the draft hype. Carter’s 2024 stats-11 sacks, 22 tackles for loss-have analysts like Jeremiah raving, with mock drafts now slotting him as high as No. 2 to Cleveland. “Carter’s a plug-and-play disruptor,” Jeremiah said on NFL Total Access, praising his one-dimensional dominance. Unlike Hunter, Carter’s role is crystal clear, and that clarity’s giving him an edge. Posts on social media are buzzing, with one fan noting, “Carter’s out here climbing while Hunter’s stuck in limbo.“
Carter surges past Travis Hunter’s hype
Hunter’s not sweating it-at least not publicly. “It’s just me being me,” he told the Associated Press after signing with Snickers, shrugging off the debate. His Heisman Trophy, plus Biletnikoff and Bednarik Awards, scream generational talent: 96 catches, 1,258 yards, 13 TDs, and four picks in 2024. Still, the “identity crisis” label stings when teams like the Giants or Patriots, picking top-five, might prioritize Carter’s defined role over Hunter’s dual-threat gamble.
Carter’s rise isn’t personal-it’s business. His 6-foot-3, 250-pound frame and relentless motor fit the NFL’s pass-rush obsession. Meanwhile, Hunter’s 6-foot-1, 185-pound build raises stamina questions for full-time two-way play. As draft day nears, this analyst twist has turned Hunter’s versatility into a double-edged sword, while Carter’s charging into the spotlight.
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