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Travis Hunter says getting offensive work is 'pretty normal'

IMG_0985by:Griffin McVeigh•04/06/23•

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JSU receiver Travis Hunter celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Jackson State Tigers and North Carolina Central Eagles Celebration Bowl (Photo by Charles A. Smith/Jackson State University via Getty Images)

All of college football will have eyes on Colorado this season, with head coach Deion Sanders hoping to turn around the program. A major part of the process was working through the NCAA transfer portal and none were more important than Travis Hunter. With Hunter, the Buffaloes have both an elite defensive back and wide receiver.

For the majority of spring, Hunter has been working on the offensive end. Most of the 2022 season for Hunter was him working at defensive back — possibly his more natural position. But if he’s going to be elite at both spots, Colorado needed to get a full spring for Hunter at wide receiver.

“Right now, I am focused on learning the offensive playbook because defense really comes natural to me,” Hunter said. “It’s easier for me to go to defense and learn the playbook faster than offense.”

If Hunter is going to be playing wide receiver on a consistent basis, he will be working with quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Hunter says the duo’s connection is “pretty normal” after a year at the FCS level. Spring is a time to reconnect and make sure things feel good heading into the season.

“It’s pretty normal for us,” Hunter said. “Pretty easy for us. Last year, I played a couple snaps on offense, got a couple of reps in. So, it’s just natural for us to come in and do what we got do.”

Hunter got more than a couple of reps in on offense. Snagging 18 receptions with Jackson State a season ago, those went for 188 yards and four touchdowns. If Sanders is going to have Hunter playing wide receiver full-time, those numbers will skyrocket.

In fact, that’s Hunter’s goal this season. He wants to get the ball in his hands more and make sure to make a significant impact.

“I just want to be open more,” Hunter said. “Get the ball in my hands more, attack more. Just be a nice threat all around, no matter if I am going deep ball or short routes.”

Hunter will have the ability to show off his skills on April 22, with the spring game taking place. A debut for everyone Deion Sanders has brought into the program, Hunter will draw the most attention. With the game being broadcasted on ESPN, hopefully, the nation will get to see the versatile player excel on both sides of the ball.