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If rod woodson was giving advice travis hunterhe tells tmz sports He suggests the Buffs star only play corner in the NFL… explaining that he thinks the Heisman Trophy winner could be an “All-Pro” at the position.
Sure, Hunter was named college football’s best player earlier this month because he dominated at both WR and CB — but Woodson says it’s not possible to do both at a high level in the NFL.
The former Pittsburgh Steeler – who played defensive back in the league for 17 seasons – said he would like to see Hunter focus on cornerback … and take occasional reps at wideout, like his mentor. deion sandersDid during his NFL days.
“I think if you’re burning the candles at both ends of the stick, he can play well,” Woodson said, “but the chances he’ll be great at both…it’s unlikely.” Not in the National Football League.”
Instead, Woodson says Hunter should focus on defense… where “he can be an All-Pro, next-generation corner.”
Additionally, Woodson told us that due to the lack of a lockdown DB, this may also be a more attractive route than wideout.
“It’s hard to find young, dynamic cornerbacks that can come up and shut down those guys,” Woodson said.
The football world will soon find out where Hunter will play – he’ll have an NFL home in just a few months!
