At Colorado’s pro day on Friday, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter were anticipated to draw the most attention.
After all, head coach Deion Sanders made a big deal of the ceremony airing live on NFL Network at 2:30 p.m. ET.
But on Friday morning, just hours before CU’s pro day was scheduled to begin, Hunter appeared to decide he would not be working out for scouts, coaches, and general managers in Boulder, according to James Palmer of Underdog Fantasy.
“We’ll see if something changes before the start of today’s showcase in Boulder, but Travis Hunter is not expected to work out today at the CU Pro Day per sources,” Palmer posted on Twitter.
Fans on social media argued that Hunter’s action indicates he knows he’ll be taken second overall by the Cleveland Browns or third overall by the New York Giants.
On Friday morning, SI.com’s Albert Breer speculated that the Giants may be a significant candidate for Hunter if he is still available when they choose.
“The Giants have a BIG crew going (to Colorado’s pro day), led by GM Joe Schoen, HC Brian Daboll, assistant GM Brandon Brown, DPP Tim McDonnell, OC Mike Kafka and DC Shane Bowen,” Breer posted on Twitter.
“I’d say this is as much about Hunter as it is Sanders,” according to him.
On Thursday, Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot claimed that the Browns were taking Sanders and Hunter out to dinner and to their pro day, which would “go a long way toward deciding who the Browns will draft at No. 2 overall.” Both players received Top 30 visits to the team’s practice facility in March.
Cabot also said that Cleveland had already done private workouts with Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, with another one planned with Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter.
After his Heisman Trophy-winning season in 2024, many scouts believe Hunter has nothing more to prove to NFL organizations.
According to Pro Football Focus, the 21-year-old two-way star recorded 96 catches, 1,258 yards, 15 touchdowns on offense, 35 tackles, 11 passes defensed, eight forced incompletions, and four interceptions on defense, while allowing only one touchdown and a 56.1 completion % against in coverage.
Hunter was also selected AP College Football Player of the Year and received unanimous All-American honors.
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