The Colorado standout could follow in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame coach Deion Sanders as an elite two-way player in the NFL.
is poised to revolutionize the college game as a two-way player with five-star talent. Although Charles Woodson and Champ Bailey have provided the blueprint for Hunter as collegiate superstars who shined as two-way players before earning gold jackets as pros, thestandout could follow in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame coach Deion Sanders as an elite two-way player in the NFL.
As a cornerback, the 6-foot-1, 165-pounder is a fluid athlete with the explosiveness and burst to shadow elite receivers utilizing various techniques to shrink passing lanes. Hunter's toughness, tenacity, instincts, and awareness remind me of how Jets standoutHunter, the 2022 SWAC Freshman of the Year finished the season with 20 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions, but the statistics pale compared to the outstanding skills he flashes on tape.
"He is special," said a Colorado assistant with 20-plus years of NFL experience."He has great tools and a high IQ. He understands the game better than some of the pros that I have coached in the past, and he is still learning the nuances of the game that could help him go to the next level… He's special."The lofty praise of Hunter's talents as a defender is matched by the rave reviews he has received as a pass catcher/playmaker since high school.
Although veteran NFL coaches will want to smooth out the rough parts of his game as a route runner, his natural talent and big play potential make him an early-round candidate as a versatile playmaker.
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