The Carolina Panthers could certainly use another talented wide receiver heading into 2025. They could also use another lockdown cornerback.
But what if they could get both this offseason, and in just one player?
While cleaning up Sunday’s 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday afternoon, head coach Dave Canales gave his thoughts on Saturday night’s star—University of Colorado standout Travis Hunter. Hunter, who plays both wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffaloes, was named this year’s winner of the Heisman Trophy.
Canales was asked about the potential of Hunter continuing his two-way ways into the pros.
“I think about Deion Sanders,” he replied. “He had his way to do it. Coach Prime. And so, he’s kinda right there with somebody who can mentor him through some of that.
“And I think it would be a challenge. I think it would be a good challenge, a good problem to talk through for any team to get a player of that caliber.”
Canales’ 3-11 Panthers may very well be that team. Entering tonight’s doubleheader, which features the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina is currently in the fifth overall position of the 2025 NFL draft.
Hunter, who could be selected behind at least one of two quarterbacks (including his own), should be projected to go anywhere from the first overall pick to the third.
