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Travis Hunter has confirmed he can excel at each large receiver and cornerback.
The Colorado Buffaloes star has racked up 1,498 profession receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. He additionally has seven interceptions on the collegiate stage.
Hunter is assured his general physique of labor proves he ought to have the sting on this season’s Heisman voting.
During a latest sitdown on former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin’s “Outta Pocket with RGIII” podcast, the Heisman hopeful laid out his case.
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“I do know I can win it, however I don’t know who’s there,” Hunter mentioned. “I imply, y’all see Ashton Jeanty, nevertheless it’s not like we haven’t seen a working again that’s good. We haven’t seen a participant that performs each methods, and I’m going to maintain saying that.”
Hunter was referring to Boise State working again Ashton Jeanty, who has rushed for 1,248 within the first six weeks of the season.
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But Hunter argued that since he performs on either side of the ball, it’s rather more difficult for him to have dominant stats in a single specific class.
Hunter went on to explain his affect on offense and protection.
“(Jeanty) has, I believe, 95 carries for 1,000 yards,” Hunter added. “If I had 95 catches, how a lot yards you suppose I’d have? If I had 95 targets on protection, what you suppose I’d have?. … So, I attempt to inform you, he’s acquired double the touches I’ve acquired on the offensive aspect of the ball, and I nonetheless have defensive stats that’s nonetheless loopy, and we’re solely in Week 6. So, I’m not gonna argue about it.”
In addition to his spectacular dashing whole, Jeanty is averaging 9.9 yards per carry.
Running again Ashton Jeanty of the Boise State Broncos celebrates a landing throughout first half motion in opposition to the UCF Knights at Albertsons Stadium Sept. 9, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (Loren Orr/Getty Images)
Hunter has additionally recorded three go breakups and a pressured fumble in his first six video games taking part in within the Big 12.
Colorado Buffaloes large receiver Travis Hunter scores a landing in opposition to the UCF Knights throughout the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 28, 2024. (Mike Watters-Imagn Images)
Just just a few years in the past, Hunter was one of the extremely wanted highschool soccer recruits within the U.S.
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While all indicators pointed to Hunter taking his skills to Florida, he selected Jackson State on signing day for the chance to play for NFL legend Deion Sanders.
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