2025 Rookie Profile: Travis Hunter (WR/CB) Colorado
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports examine the reigning Heisman Trophy Winner, 2025 Rookie Profile: Travis Hunter.
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Travis Hunter Jr. is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in college football history. Born on May 18, 2003, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Hunter moved to Georgia as a teenager and emerged as a standout at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia. As a five-star recruit—the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2022 class per 247Sports and Rivals—he shocked the recruiting world by committing to Jackson State, an FCS program, under head coach Deion Sanders, over powerhouse Florida State.
After one season with the Tigers, Hunter followed Sanders to Colorado in 2023, where he redefined two-way stardom. In 2024, he capped his college career with a Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player to win both the Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player) and Fred Biletnikoff Award (top wide receiver), alongside a slew of other accolades including the Walter Camp Award, AP Player of the Year, and unanimous All-American honors.
Not sure how I missed these nugget’s on Travis Hunter but wanted to share ICYMI too…
-He’s just the 8th player EVER to be named consensus first-team All-American and earn any level of Academic All-America honors!
-In 2024, Hunter earned Academic All-America first team honors…— Todd McShay (@McShay13) April 5, 2025
College Stats
Hunter’s statistical output across three college seasons reflects his extraordinary dual-threat ability.
2022 (Jackson State, Freshman)
Offense: 18 receptions, 188 yards, four TDs.
Defense: 20 tackles, two INTs, 10 pass breakups.
Notes: Played in nine games, showcasing versatility in limited snaps (503 DEF, 87 OFF).
2023 (Colorado, Sophomore)
Offense: 57 receptions, 721 yards, five TDs (nine games; missed three due to liver injury).
Defense: 30 tackles, three INTs, five pass breakups.
Notes: Logged 1,742 snaps (631 DEF, 475 OFF), earning Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player).
2024 (Colorado, Junior)
Offense: 92 receptions, 1,152 yards, 14 TDs; one rushing TD.
Defense: 32 tackles, four INTs, 11 PBUs, one forced fumble.
Notes: He played 688 defensive snaps and 709 offensive snaps in 12 games, with a defensive passer rating allowed of 38.7 (best among Power Five CBs with 400+ coverage snaps).
Career Totals
Offense: 167 receptions, 2,061 yards, 23 receiving TDs, one rushing TD.
Defense: 82 tackles, nine INTs, 26 PBUs, one forced fumble.
Measurables
Hunter’s lean, wiry build belies his functional strength and elite athleticism. His speed, agility, and ball skills are top-tier, though he could add mass for NFL physicality.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 pounds
Projected 40-Yard Dash: 4.40–4.45 seconds (based on scouting estimates)
Arm Length: Long for his frame, estimated 32+ inches (enhances catch radius and coverage range)
Vertical Jump: Projected 38–40 inches (explosive lower-body power)
Travis Hunter can accelerate from 0 to 20 MPH in 4 seconds 😮💨
Don’t need to see a 40 time to know Hunter can fly 🔥
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— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 4, 2025
Two-way Player: CB and WR
Hunter is a modern unicorn, excelling as both a cornerback and wide receiver at an elite level—a feat unseen since Charles Woodson’s 1997 Heisman season at Michigan. On offense, he’s a fluid, explosive route-runner with exceptional hands, elusiveness after the catch, and the ability to stretch the field vertically. His 92 catches and 14 TDs in 2024 highlight his WR1 potential, with a knack for high-pointing contested balls and turning short gains into home runs.
Defensively, Hunter’s instincts, ball-hawking ability, and fluid hips make him a shutdown corner. His 4 INTs and 11 PBUs in 2024, paired with a stingy 57.9% completion rate allowed, showcase his capacity to erase top receivers. His conditioning is otherworldly, averaging over 100 snaps per game in 2024, a testament to his stamina and versatility. While the NFL typically demands specialization, Hunter’s rare skill set could see him deployed in hybrid packages—primarily as a CB with situational WR snaps.
NFL Fits
Hunter’s versatility makes him a fit for all 32 teams. The question is: How much will he be used on offense? Some GMs consider Hunter a full-time cornerback who could potentially play 10-15 snaps per week on offense. With concerns about durability and the lack of elite corners, this ultimately looks like a realistic approach.
However, that would have negative fantasy consequences for Hunter in non-IDP leagues. Only time will tell.
The kid is a special talent and is now favored to be selected No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is fully expected to be selected no later than the top-5.
NFL Comparison
Hunter’s closest NFL parallel is Charles Woodson, a fellow Heisman-winning two-way star who transitioned into a Hall of Fame cornerback. Like Woodson, Hunter blends elite ball skills, instincts, and athleticism, with the potential to dominate as a CB while offering offensive upside. Woodson’s career (65 INTs, 20 sacks, 11 TDs on defense; 446 receiving yards, 4 TDs on offense) sets the blueprint: Hunter could become a perennial All-Pro CB with 40–50 career INTs, while contributing 10–15 offensive TDs in specialized packages. Both share a knack for game-changing plays and a rare ability to flip the field from either side.
Fantasy Outlook
In fantasy football, Hunter’s value hinges on where he lands and how he’s utilized. If drafted as a primary CB (most likely), his IDP (Individual Defensive Player) stock is sky-high—think 8–10 INTs, 80+ tackles, and 15+ PBUs as a rookie, making him a top-5 DB in leagues that reward defensive stats.
If a team leans into his WR skills, he’s a WR2 with WR1 upside, capable of 70–80 catches, 1,000+ yards, and 8–10 TDs in a pass-heavy offense. The dream scenario? A creative coordinator (e.g., Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan) uses him as a two-way weapon, boosting both offensive and defensive fantasy rosters. Expect Hunter to be a top-5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, likely to a team like the Raiders, Patriots, or Jaguars, where his dual-threat ability can shine.
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