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Travis Hunter Responds To Richard Sherman’s Criticism About Him Potentially Being A Two-Way Player In The NFL

University of Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter is one of the best cornerbacks, in addition to being a top wide receiver in all of college football.

In view of his potential to play at the next level, Hunter's own coach Deion Sanders, who also dabbled on both sides of the ball, went on record saying Hunter has what it takes to play both offense and defense in the NFL.

With that being said, five-time all pro corner Richard Sherman is less optimistic about this being possible.

"I think he goes as a corner just because receivers his size... He's not a special size, super dynamic route runner," Sherman said on the St. Brown podcast. "He's a great athlete and he's smooth so he can get it done. I'm sure if he focused on receiver he could be elite, but as a corner, he just looks natural. It's back to catching a ball and he's in position all the time. He's breaking right, he has a good feel for it, and it's so rare."

Sherman described Hunter at receiver as, "bland."

The potential Heisman candidate didn't take these words in a positive light, as he responded on Instagram.

"Stop speaking on me," Hunter said. "Let me play football."

Former NFL players, such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens and dual-threat QB Robert Griffin III, came to the defense of Hunter.

"I heard the most ridiculous take from Richard Sherman, that he didn't believe that he could do it [play both ways]," Owens said. "C'mon Richard, c'mon bro, don't do that man. For me that just smells like hate."

All in all, Hunter's ball skills prove to be good enough to where he will be able to find success as both a pass defender and pass catcher. The main concern may be having enough stamina and the risk of injury, but that doesn't seem to be a problem yet as Hunter has already played 532 snaps through four games, which is by far the most out of any player in college football.

In view of this more than likely being Hunter's last season in college, he certainly has given scouts more than enough to go off of. So far this year he has 37 catches for 472 yards, in addition to scoring five touchdowns. When looking at defense, he has 14 tackles and an interception this season.

Standing at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Hunter projects to be a top-5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and only time will tell if he can pull off being both an offensive and defensive player in the National Football League. As for now, fans can enjoy the show and appreciate being able to watch Hunter play the entire 60 minutes every Saturday.

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