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Travis Hunter Predicted To Form Elite WR Duo in Latest NFL Mock Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 4:22 PM ET

Whether NFL general managers believe Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter can be a wide receiver and cornerback at the next level remains to be seen. If so, even when the 21-year-old is drafted, the team must clarify its plan for him.

Hunter is projected to the New York Giants at No. 3 overall in Luke Easterling's latest NFL mock draft. In such a scenario, the 6-foot, 188-pound receiver would play alongside Malik Nabers, the Giants' Pro Bowl rookie who delivered 109 receptions, 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie last year.

"If the top two quarterbacks are off the board, the Giants will have to roll with a veteran bridge and perhaps a developmental prospect later in the draft," wrote Easterling.

It remains to be seen who will pass the ball to Nabers and the rest of the Giants' pass-catchers, though. The only quarterback on the roster is Tommy DeVito.

My updated 4-round projection for the 2025 #NFLDraft, now up at @AthlonSports: https://t.co/WId4wIUEJ2
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) March 20, 2025

However, in the third round of Easterling's mock draft, he predicts that New York will add Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Milroe ran an unofficial 4.3 40-yard dash at Alabama's Pro Day on Wednesday. While known for his dual-threat prowess, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound signal-caller took a step back as a passer in his last season with the Crimson Tide.

Two seasons ago, he had a better yards per attempt average, more touchdowns, fewer interceptions and a higher passer rating compared to his 2024 stats.

The Giants would have to sign a big-time free-agent veteran quarterback this offseason to pair with DeVito and a developmental option like Milroe to get the most out of Hunter right away.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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