NFL: On the defense: Travis Hunter to work out as DB at combine

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Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who starred at Colorado at both cornerback and wide receiver, will work out with the defensive backs at the NFL Scouting Combine, which begins later this month.

Hunter’s name was among the list of 329 prospects invited to the attend the combine, which runs from Feb. 24-March 3.

As a wide receiver, he caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown. As a cornerback, the All-American and national Player of the Year had 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups and four interceptions in 13 games.

While Hunter, 21, has expressed an interest in playing both position in the NFL, scouts generally see him as a cornerback.

In recent mock drafts, NFL.com projects the New York Giants to select Hunter with the No. 3 overall pick, while Pro Football Focus sends him to the Cleveland Browns with the No. 2 pick.

Also among those with invited to the combine are Hunter’s college teammate, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is expected to be drafted early in the first round.

In all, national champion Ohio State leads the way with 15 combine invitees.

Georgia and Texas tied for the second-most invitations with 14 each.

–Field Level Media

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