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If Rod Woodson was advisory Travis Hunterhe says TMZ Sports He would suggest the Buffs star only plays cornerback in the NFL … and explains that he believes the Heisman Trophy winner can be “an All-Pro” at the position.
Hunter, of course, was named college football's best player earlier this month for dominating at both WR and CB – but Woodson says it's just not feasible to do both at a high level in the NFL.
The former Pittsburgh Steeler — who played defensive end for 17 seasons in the league — said he would rather see Hunter focus on corner … and take occasional reps at wideout, just like his mentor. Deion Sandersdid it during his NFL days.
“I just think he could play well if you see the light on both ends of the bat,” Woodson said, “but the likelihood that he'll be great at both ends… that's unlikely. Not in the National Football League.” .”
Instead, Woodson says Hunter should focus on defense… where “he can be the next generation All-Pro.”
Additionally, Woodson told us it could even be a more lucrative route than wideout due to the shortage of lockdown DBs.
“It's hard to find young, dynamic cornerbacks that can come out and shut down these guys,” Woodson said.
The football world will soon find out where Hunter will be playing – he'll have an NFL home in just a few months!