NFL GM: Travis Hunter Would Still Be CFB's Best Player Even if He Stopped Playing CB

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The NFL already appears to be enamored with Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and his potential on offense.

Jordan Reid and Matt Miller of ESPN spoke with several NFL executives about Hunter and where he projects best as an NFL player. Despite his excellence on defense, some believe that his potential as a wide receiver is too much to pass up on.

"Even if you take away what he does on defense, I think he's the best player in college," an AFC general manager told Reid and Miller.

A scout from the AFC South said that while Hunter is excellent at both corner and receiver, he could already step into the league and be productive as a receiver.

"He's a…