Travis Hunter’s average draft position is plummeting. Since February 11th, his ADP has dropped from 117.2 in round 10 down to 124.3 in round 11.  Precipitating this drop was news that Travis Hunter will be participating and testing at the NFL Combine as a cornerback. 

Travis Hunter’s appeal for fantasy gamers is his ability as a wide receiver. As a rule of thumb, players who get the highest amount of opportunity share allow for fantasy points to be scored. The conundrum many drafters are faced with in both Underdog best ball and dynasty rookie drafts is how to gauge Hunter’s value based off of his projected playing time.

With talent being no issue, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner will be discussed at great length in debates and speculation as to what his role in the NFL will be. As a two-way player, there will be competing narratives in regards to what will best maximize Travis Hunter’s skill set. 

Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)