Is Travis Hunter a Generational Talent, or Is He a Bust?

On Thursday night, the 2025 NFL Draft was set. There was a lot of buzz around Travis Hunter, a player widely considered a generational talent. He was such a standout that the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the second overall pick to acquire him. So, why did they make this move—and how good is Travis Hunter, really?

Travis Hunter was phenomenal in his senior year at Colorado. As a wide receiver, he recorded 96 receptions for 1,258 receiving yards, averaging 13.1 yards per catch, with 15 receiving touchdowns. Compared to the best true receiver in the draft, Tetairoa McMillan, Hunter’s stats hold up well. McMillan had 84 receptions for 1,319 receiving yards, averaged 15.7 yards per catch, and scored 8 touchdowns.

Defensively, Hunter was also impressive. In his senior year, he tallied 35 total tackles, 11 passes defended, and 4 interceptions. For comparison, the second cornerback taken in the first round, Maxwell Hairston, had 19 total tackles, four passes defended, and one interception. Statistically, Hunter proves to be a very solid defender.

So why is Hunter considered such a generational talent? It’s because he excels on both sides of the ball. He’s a dynamic wide receiver and an elite cornerback. The Jaguars had needs at both positions—and with Hunter, they essentially got the best two-for-one deal the draft has ever seen. Travis Hunter is a generational talent, and his future looks incredibly bright.