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Travis Hunter Insists He’s Ready to Play Offense and Defense in the NFL and Fans Love It
Travis Hunter isn't leaving it up for interpretation—he wants to play both sides of the ball in the NFL. He requested that commissioner Roger Goodell announces him as both a wide receiver and defensive back when he calls Hunter's name at the NFL draft. And once Hunter steps onto the field, he doesn't need much time to rest either, as he wants to play every snap he can.
In an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Hunter was asked how many snaps in a football game he think he could play.
"All of them. If they give me the chance and the opportunity to do it," Hunter replied confidently.
And NFL fans loved his dedication to continue as a football anomaly:
Football guy https://t.co/NS9oPZ3mQl
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) April 8, 2025
He's literally the perfect prospect https://t.co/grFUzZfzaz
— JetPack Galileo (@JetPackGalileo) April 8, 2025
Please let him try it https://t.co/vv3WgpnqRQ
— Connor Halley (@ConnorHalley) April 8, 2025
I’d obviously love Abdul Carter, but I am 100% fully on the Travis Hunter Cleveland #Browns wagon. Having a player like that is too exciting. Trade back up for a QB, or something. https://t.co/98mPa9u7H6
— Jeff D. Lowe (@JeffDLowe) April 8, 2025
I think this is great. Is it realistic? Absolutely not! But this kid LOVES football. That’s exactly what you’re looking for. If he stays healthy he’s gonna be a superstar whichever position he chooses. https://t.co/m7nc0t1I1m
— LempsMKE (@itsjustChrisnow) April 8, 2025
SiriusXM host Bruce Murray asked Hunter about the challenges that come with playing both sides. Time constraints that come multiple position group meetings and other preparation that leads up to a high-level football game.
"Well, we kind of got 24 hours in a day," Hunter responded. "We probably sleep for about eight of those so we probably got 16 more."
Dedication. Hunter wants to play offense and defense. Colorado coach Deion Sanders thinks he can too. Now, we'll have to see if an NFL coach dares to stop him.
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Blake Silverman is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball for numerous sites, including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk. He graduated from Michigan State University before receiving a master's in sports journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Outside of work, he's probably binging the latest Netflix documentary, at a yoga studio or enjoying everything Detroit sports. A lifelong Michigander, he lives in suburban Detroit with his wife, young son and their personal petting zoo of two cats and a dog.