The Colorado Buffaloes have the largest sensation in all of school soccer.
We’re not speaking about Deion Sanders and even about his son, Shedeur Sanders.
Travis Hunter is a real unicorn, and as such, he’s been on the forefront of a debate.
Just lately, former NFL QB Robert Griffin III said that he completely believes that Hunter ought to play each WR and CB on the subsequent stage on a full-time foundation.
With that in thoughts, Philadelphia Eagles star DB CJ Gardner-Johnson took to X to respectfully disagree with him.
Whereas he said that Hunter was, certainly, a particular expertise, he doesn’t assume he’s going to have the ability to stand up to the physicality of dealing with each positions within the league.
I respect your perspective! However bro we grown males right here !!! Ain’t no person going each methods and cooking grown males 💯 NFL A special recreation RGIII! I really like the younger man nice participant however NFL is a monster!! https://t.co/lp5lwZX6S4
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) August 30, 2024
Hunter dominated North Dakota State for seven receptions, 132 yards, and three touchdowns within the season opener, all whereas solely lacking two complete snaps on protection.
Some scouts consider he’s a first-round-caliber prospect at each positions, however that doesn’t essentially imply he’s going to truly play each positions, or a minimum of not full-time.
Hunter is a privileged athlete, however a physique can solely stand up to a lot.
Taking part in all of the snaps in a soccer recreation for a full 17-game season can result in some severe illnesses, and the wear and tear and tear of an NFL marketing campaign is considerably totally different than in school.
It’ll be fascinating to see what he decides to do along with his profession, however one factor’s for positive: We’re going to see him within the NFL for a really, very very long time.
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