“I don’t think he realizes how many 100 snaps in the NFL. People don’t realize that. There’s a difference between college [and the NFL].” That’s Shannon Sharpe’s message for Travis Hunter who was there at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The Buffs’ two-way star has dropped his desire to continue what he does best in the NFL — play both ways. But is it too much to risk?
Unlike Sharpe, another NFL veteran has solid wisdom for Travis Hunter who’s seeking advice from different seasoned players ahead of his major leap. Ex NFL star WR Anquan Boldin joined him in the latest episode on The Travis Hunter Show on March 1. The first piece of advice? “Just come in with a willing attitude to learn.” It may not sound like a lot but it carries weight. He explained that the more you’re eager to learn, the more others will want to take you under their wings which is the first step to building a big career in the league.
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The second piece of advice that the 3x Pro Bowler gave him is this — “Learn as much as possible. A lot of people say that like when you get to the NFL, it’s the speed of the game is different. And it is different. But I’ve always felt that the more that you learn and the sooner that you learn, the more the game slows down.” These words carry depth as it comes from an SB champ who played over 200 NFL games for 13,779 yards and 82 touchdowns.
Can Travis Hunter take this advice beyond his show and execute it on the field? He has both the skills and the eagerness but it remains to be seen if he can translate these qualities in the pro league.
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