Travis Hunter Being Evaluated as CB and WR by Giants amid 2025 NFL Draft Rumors

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll was extremely effusive in his praise toward Travis Hunter with the team still evaluating their options for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Speaking to reporters at the NFL league meetings in Florida on Tuesday, Daboll described Hunter as a "remarkable" player for what he accomplished on offense and defense during his two seasons at Colorado.

"Well, it takes a long time to evaluate because there's a lot of tape," Daboll said. "It's really remarkable what he has done and the ability to perform at that level, not really getting rest. So he's been a fun player to evaluate and to meet and talk with. He's a heck of a player."

Daboll added that the Giants will "evaluate him at both" wide receiver and cornerback ahead of the NFL Draft.

The Giants have certainly given themselves options with their first selection. Their additions of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston at least suggest they don't feel pressured to take a quarterback in that spot.

Of course, the Wilson-Winston pairing could also be an indication the Giants are anticipating the Cleveland Browns are interested in Shedeur Sanders.

Even if Sanders is on the board at three, Daboll said the Giants are "in a position where we can take who we think is the best football player at that time."

While the answer to whom the Giants view as the best player won't come until they make their pick, it's hard not to envision a scenario where Hunter is at the top of their board.

New York's roster is in such a state that it needs as much high-ceiling talent as it can find. Hunter would arguably be the best wide receiver or cornerback prospect in this class if he only played one position.

B/R's NFL scouting department has Hunter ranked as the top overall player in the class, with cornerback listed as his primary position. Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon charted Hunter's receiving stats from 2024 as being elite or close to it across the board.

When you factor in Hunter's ability to play both spots at a high level, he could end up being the most impactful rookie regardless of position.

The Giants don't necessarily need a No. 1 receiver because Malik Nabers is on the roster, but Hunter would give them a high-end second option on that side of the ball.

Hunter would also be the most skilled cornerback on the Giants' roster, which currently boasts Paulson Adebo and Deonte Banks as their top two coverage guys.

After losing a franchise-record 14 games last season, the Giants should just prioritize adding their top player on the board. They can find a long-term quarterback solution later, but it's not often a potential generational talent comes along who could be available at No. 3 overall.