NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen feels that Colorado's star, Travis Hunter, is a sure-shot pro player because he can deliver on both offense and defense. Raiders will most benefit from him.
Allen weighed in on the recent debate over the potential future of Travis Hunter in the NFL, sharing his thoughts in an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports. According to him, the person who gets to draft him is going to get a flexible player who could make an impact on both sides of the field.
Marcus Allen's Bold Prediction for Travis Hunter's NFL Future
However, college football enthusiasts can never seem to agree that Travis Hunter must only specialize in one position, for Marcus Allen thinks the multi-skilled defensive back and wide receiver will indeed find his place both ways in the NFL. Being a Heisman Trophy contender has made this boy shine as an exceptional talent with two important positions: he can be the shutdown cornerback and, at the same time, a very good wide receiver for Colorado.
"If you would draft him, you get two players. You really do," Allen told TMZ Sports.
As noted by former NFL great Rod Woodson, and for weeks now, analysts believe he will need to specialize in the next level, be it on defense or offense, when he reaches this level because on both sides.
It might cause him some more extra physical demand, possibly lowering the overall performance. Allen is quite a legend around here, and he goes by his record as one versatile Hall of Famer running back.
Marcus Allen Heaps Praise on Travis Hunter's 2024 Season
Former two-time Super Bowl winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen makes it clear that he is a big fan of the potential in Travis Hunter.
When talking about Hunter's prospects, Marcus Allen was lauding his season this year: "No question at all. That's 21 years old. No brainer.".
Hunter's amazing performances have seen him become a hot prospect for this year's draft into the National Football League; the 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete who makes plays both on offense and defense for the Colorado team and his capabilities to shut out receivers from their opponents while managing to make bigger catches and get touchdowns have captivated the National Football League scouts.
If his 2024 season has any indication, Hunter has the physical tools and has shown the mental toughness to dominate when he covers receivers or catches passes himself.
Marcus Allen Reveals His Dream NFL Landing Spot for Travis Hunter
While the future of Travis Hunter in the NFL remains unclear, Marcus Allen will have his say on which team would be just perfect for the star two-way guy.
When asked which team he'd like to see draft Hunter, Allen expressed how much he would like to see him play for one of his former teams. He wouldn't name a specific franchise, but this seems like the ultimate dream scenario—the idea of Hunter joining the ranks of a familiar, strong talent developer.
But with all the laudatory praises for Hunter, Allen's advocacy is also anchored on his understanding that Hunter could succeed anywhere; he said the team that gets Hunter would almost be getting two players in one, which was a rare opportunity in the NFL at its best.
A week ago, Front Office Sports reported that Hunter was set to sign with Lil Wayne's sports agency, Young Money.
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