Titans would be ‘absolute fools’ not to draft Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, says former star

As it is now, the Tennessee Titans They have the second pick in the NFL Draft, which puts them in prime position for a potential franchise quarterback.

However, one of the best players in wear a titans t-shirt He believes they already have a franchise quarterback in Will Levis and wants the team to take another path.

Chris Johnson, one of nine players to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season, wants the team to draft Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy. (Lucas Boland-Imagn Images)

“I want Hunter. I want Travis. Will Levis, we just got him. I think Will will end up being a good quarterback,” Johnson told TMZ Sports. “Sometimes it takes time. You look at some of these quarterbacks, like Jordan Love and some of these other guys. They had time to sit down and learn. Like years to sit down and learn. So, I feel like he’s going to come back to himself.” .

“I just don’t feel like you do what we did in previous years, where we have Levis and then two guys for cheap. I think we’ll go in and see what Will Levis can do for us. Bringing in Travis… I think it would be an absolute foolish if we pass up Travis at number 2.”

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter reacts after a win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Ron Chenoy/Image Images)

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Johnson said he would like Hunter to focus on playing corner while playing receiver in certain packages. Hunter won the best receiver and defensive player awards for the 2024 season.

Hunter has said he would like to play both sides, but many experts predict he will fit more comfortably on defense.

It’s been a struggle for Levis in his two seasons in the NFL. He has completed just 61.2% of his passes for 20 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 20 games. At No. 2, they could select Hunter’s quarterback, Shedeur Sandersor Cam Ward.

Shedeur Sanders, left, and Travis Hunter of the University of Colorado Buffaloes speak to the media at Zouk nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas on July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

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Hunter just won the Heisman Trophy in the closest vote since 2009, beating Ashton Jeanty. Hunter and Sanders are believed to be the first picks in April.

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