NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 40s and Free Agents: NFL Draft Post Mortem... Surprises, Best Fits & Offseason Storylines
Apr 29, 2025
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Travis Hunter Trade Surprise
- The Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to select Travis Hunter shocked both fans and industry insiders.
- Hunter's charisma and two-way talent brought a unique excitement to the draft event.
Evaluation Drives Bold Trades
- The decision to trade up for a player depends heavily on their unique evaluation and perceived ceiling.
- If a prospect is truly transcendent like Shohei Ohtani in baseball, bold moves to secure them are justified.
Doubts on Two-Way Sustainability
- Many NFL teams doubt Travis Hunter can physically sustain playing both offense and defense across an 18-game NFL season.
- Teams believe he will eventually focus on excelling at one position rather than both at a pro level.