On the latest episode of Bussin’ With the Boys, Chiefs legend Travis Kelce praised Travis Hunter’s “world-class” athleticism, but raised a red flag about his plan to play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL.
Kelce pointed out that opposing offenses will deliberately exploit Hunter’s dual role, targeting him with deep routes to wear him down.
“If he plays corner, they’re going to run deep balls at him all day,” Kelce said. “Why wouldn’t you attack him that way?”
As Hunter prepares for a high-profile rookie season with the Jaguars, the Chiefs, who’ll meet him in Week 5 on Monday Night Football, are already strategizing ways to make the rookie’s life difficult. Kelce emphasized it won’t be a question of talent, but of endurance: “They’re going to try to make his day miserable,” Kelce warned.
Hunter earned national attention at Colorado playing both ways and entering the NFL as an unprecedented two-way threat. Still, Kelce’s comments underline the brutal reality of the professional game.
NFL offenses don’t just test skill; they break down stamina. Deploying Hunter on both sides invites calculated attacks, physical stress, and nonstop scheming from 31 teams.
The broader takeaway from Kelce’s remarks is clear: for Hunter to thrive, Jacksonville may need to choose where to focus his talent or meticulously balance his snaps. Should Hunter shift toward one side, he’ll avoid the fatigue dilemma but lose the two-way edge. If he splits time, snaps and roles must be managed with surgical precision.
Kelce’s perspective, shaped by 13 seasons and multiple Super Bowls, serves as both a compliment and a caution. As Hunter embarks on his NFL journey, the league will indeed test both his talent and endurance. That Monday night spotlight in Week 5 might reveal how Hunter handles elite strategy and relentlessness.
