The Heisman Trophy-winning dual threat out of Colorado has often been described as a ‘unicorn,’ and now he wants to take that show to the pros.
Speaking at the NFL combine on Thursday, Hunter said he’d like to play 100% of snaps on both sides of the ball in the NFL. However, he ultimately said that decision would come down to his future head coach.
Hunter told reporters that he’s met with teams that view him as a receiver and others that prefer him at cornerback.
‘Did some meetings at receiver, did some meetings at DB,’ Hunter said. ‘Still up in the air.’
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Regardless, Hunter’s confidence is sky-high as he tries to do something that’s not common in NFL history.
‘They say, ‘nobody has ever done it, for real, the way I do it,” he added. ‘I tell them I’m just different.’
Hunter will officially work out with the defensive backs at the NFL combine, but that doesn’t prevent him from taking part in receiver drills as well. That is merely a schedule-based designation and won’t prevent him from playing any position at the next level.
In 13 games during his final season at Colorado, Hunter had 98 touches, totaling 1,268 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, he finished with 36 tackles, four interceptions, a forced fumble and 11 passes defended.
It’s widely expected that Hunter won’t have to wait long before hearing his name called on draft night.
However, it remains to be seen if any team will take Hunter up on his wish to play both sides of the ball regularly like he did in college.
