On defense, Hunter could also be paired with cornerback Denzel Ward, who has become one of the standout defenders in the league, making four Pro Bowls, three of which have come since the 2021 season.

Colorado standouts Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders go No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the latest USA TODAY Sports 2025 NFL mock draft

Now that the NFL regular season is over and the top 18 picks have been solidified, Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter are working with a small list of likely draft destinations.

Hunter, a wide receiver and cornerback, won the 2024 Heisman Trophy earlier this month, and he and quarterback Sanders are both projected first-round NFL Draft picks in 2025. It’d be reasonable to think they’d opt out of No. 23 Colorado’s Alamo Bowl game Saturday against No. 17 BYU.

Coach Prime and Rick George announced that Colorado players like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will be provided with insurance coverage for potential injury in the Alamo Bowl. Travis and Shedeur will more coverage than any college football players before them. pic.twitter.com/0SkxGQuZ3M

NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen believes Travis Hunter could be a successful two-way star in the league and the Las Vegas Raiders should draft him, if given the opportunity

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