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Eva Geitheim

Deion Sanders Lays Out Why Playing Both Ways in NFL Will Be Easier for Travis Hunter

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is congratulated for his touchdown by head coach Deion Sanders. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Though there is debate over whether or not Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter will be able to continue playing on both sides of the ball in the NFL, Deion Sanders believes it will actually be easier for Hunter to play cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL than in college.

Sanders points to the NFL's slower tempo as a key reason why Hunter should be better off playing both ways in the NFL. Unlike in college football, the NFL more frequently utilizes the huddle and takes time between plays, offering Hunter more rest before the next snap.

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