Travis Hunter: 'Super important' to go No. 1, eyes two-way role

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INDIANAPOLIS - Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter said Thursday it is "super important'' to him to be the No. 1 pick in the April NFL draft and that he is ready, willing and uniquely able to play on both sides of the ball in his professional career.

Simply "DB 15'' at the NFL scouting combine this week, the University of Colorado cornerback/wide receiver said the possibility of being the top pick of the draft has certainly crossed his mind.

"That's super important,'' Hunter said. "That was one of my dreams, to go No. 1.''

Hunter was a must-see as college football's most prominent and proficient two-way player in decades, especially this past season when he won college…