Travis Hunter WR Colorado | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Travis Hunter WR Colorado
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/04/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 05/18/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/04/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 05/18/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 93.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 138.4 | |
| Hands: |
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100% |
| Short Receiving: |
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97% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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100% |
| Deep Threat: |
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100% |
| Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#1
Position rank:
#1
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1261 | ||
ESPN RATING: 94/100
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247 RATING: 100/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 2 (JAX)
Draft Profile: Bio
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Travis Hunter emerged as one of the most electrifying talents in modern college football history. A perfect-rated five-star recruit, Hunter made headlines by becoming the first five-star prospect to sign with an FCS program when he chose Jackson State over Florida State in 2022. At Collins Hill High School, he had dominated both sides of the ball, amassing 3,963 receiving yards and 48 TDs (Georgia state record) while tallying 19 interceptions defensively en route to leading his team to their first Georgia State Championship.Hunter's collegiate journey began at Jackson State, where he flashed his two-way potential with 18 receptions for 188 yards and 4 touchdowns offensively while adding 20 tackles, 10 pass breakups and 2 interceptions on defense. Following Coach Deion Sanders to Colorado in 2023, Hunter's impact exploded despite playing only 9 games due to a lacerated liver injury. He logged 57 receptions for 721 yards and 5 TDs while continuing his defensive excellence. His 2024 season was simply historic – winning the Heisman Trophy while becoming the first player ever to win both the Biletnikoff Award (best receiver) and Bednarik Award (top defender) in the same season. He finished with 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA and playing more snaps than any other FBS player.
Standing 6'0" and weighing 188 pounds with a May 2003 birthdate, Hunter showcased his athleticism with a 4.40 forty at his Pro Day. While his two-way brilliance has NFL teams debating his best position, his receiving production (96-1,258-15 in 2024) would have made him WR1 in many draft classes, even as a part-time offensive player who spent the majority of practice time with the defense.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses otherworldly body control and ball-tracking ability – routinely adjusts to off-target throws and contorts mid-air to make spectacular catches look routine.
- Shows exceptional spatial awareness against zone coverage – finds soft spots with precision timing that speaks to his defensive background and understanding of leverage.
- Creates immediate separation with explosive first-step quickness and displays multiple release techniques to defeat press coverage at the line.
- Demonstrates rare hand-eye coordination and catch focus through contact – only three drops in 2024 despite taking punishing hits in traffic.
- Changes speeds masterfully mid-route, lulling corners into false security before accelerating past them with house-call vertical ability.
- Showcases veteran-level route adjustments when plays break down – consistently works back to quarterback and finds open space.
- Transforms into an open-field nightmare after the catch with natural vision and instant acceleration that turns routine completions into explosive plays.
- Displays elite red zone instincts with timing and positioning on jump balls – high-points throws with basketball-like vertical leap and body control.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Route tree remains somewhat limited – ran primarily outside vertical routes, hitches, and comebacks without much interior work between the hashes.
- Shows occasional lapses in focus when working across the middle – will hear footsteps and look to protect himself before securing catches.
- Blocking effort and technique remain underdeveloped – rarely asked to engage defenders in run game and shows limited physicality in this aspect.
- Frame lacks ideal NFL bulk at 188 pounds – will need to add functional strength to consistently beat physical press coverage and avoid injuries.
- Can sometimes freelance routes and abandon structure, creating timing issues for quarterbacks expecting him to be in specific locations.
Scouting Report: Summary
Hunter projects as an immediate impact receiver with legitimate WR1 upside who can transform an NFL passing attack from day one. While many teams see cornerback as his optimal long-term position, his receiving skill set is simply too dynamic to ignore. His combination of route intelligence, contested catch ability, and explosive playmaking compares favorably to Odell Beckham Jr. in his prime. Hunter's defensive background gives him unique insights into coverage recognition, helping him process rapidly and find soft spots against zone defenses.Any team drafting Hunter for receiver duties should deploy him primarily as an X isolator who can win one-on-one matchups on the boundary. His vertical threat ability will command safety help, opening underneath opportunities for teammates. Progressive offensive coordinators will maximize his talents by designing specific packages that leverage his explosion in space – quick screens, jet sweeps, and selective deep shots that showcase his ball-tracking prowess.
While the debate about his optimal position will continue, Hunter has franchise-altering potential as a pass-catcher who can stress defenses at all three levels. Teams with established quarterback play should strongly consider Hunter as their primary receiving weapon with selective defensive packages (red zone, two-minute defense) that leverage his ball skills without overextending his workload. A top-5 selection is warranted for a player who combines elite athleticism with rare competitive toughness and ball skills that translate immediately to Sunday production.
Written By:
Lennox Tate
Travis Hunter percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Travis Hunter (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
2.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.