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NFL Draft Travis Hunter — too special not to draft?

Insider stuff:

"The Browns aren’t concerned about the recent Travis Hunter comments. At all. They feel very comfortable with the idea they have, if they were to select him a week from tomorrow."

So, a guy who wants to play as much football as possible, is not a worry. Shocker.
 
Yah if he is that nasty off the field I don't want him. But he is so tall. If that off the field stuff I'd overblown I want him bad.

Coaching and Teammate Feedback: Arizona head coach Brent Brennan praised McMillan as "the rarest combination of size and ability to create separation and finish," suggesting confidence in his mental and physical approach. A former Arizona staffer compared him favorably to elite athletes like Randy Moss, indicating high regard for his demeanor.Potential Misconceptions: Some concerns about McMillan's mental approach stem from a viral video (discussed below) where he expressed disinterest in watching football or film independently. This has led to fan speculation about his passion, but no reports indicate deeper psychological issues or disruptive behavior.

The Viral Video Controversy: A video surfaced on social media in late March 2025, where McMillan stated he "doesn’t watch football" and "doesn’t like watching film either," adding that he relies on group film sessions rather than studying independently. This led to significant backlash from fans and some analysts, with comments on X suggesting he’s "undraftable" or a risky pick due to a perceived lack of dedication. For example, one X post from @uSTADIUM highlighted the video, sparking debate, while another from @PapaJ22 cited NFL analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks claiming McMillan shows "laziness in watching tape and on-field play at times."

Positive Indicators of Work Ethic:
McMillan’s production—213 receptions, 3,423 yards, and 26 touchdowns over three seasons, including a record-breaking 304-yard, four-touchdown game in 2024—suggests significant effort and preparation.
His improvement in yards after catch (YAC), tripling his forced missed tackles from 14 to 29 in 2024, reflects dedicated work on explosiveness and elusiveness, as noted by teammate Noah Fifita.
At his Pro Day, McMillan ran a 4.48-4.54 40-yard dash, impressing scouts with 24 NFL teams present, which indicates commitment to physical preparation.
His "superior score" on the AIQ cognitive test, as reported by Fox Sports, highlights his football intelligence, countering claims of disengagement.
 
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NDneighbor said:
If this link is worth reading, there seems to be 19 QBs in this draft that have a better release and processing time than Milroe.
The fascinating thing is McCord is fastest at the top of the list. Thanks for the receivers link(above) Ocon.

QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL DRAFT - Page 1

QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL DRAFT - Page 1
www.nfldraftbuzz.com www.nfldraftbuzz.com
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Well, my apologies to all. I had meant to post that in the Milroe thread.
 
NDneighbor said:
If this link is worth reading, there seems to be 19 QBs in this draft that have a better release and processing time than Milroe.
The fascinating thing is McCord is fastest at the top of the list. Thanks for the receivers link(above) Ocon.

QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL DRAFT - Page 1

QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL DRAFT - Page 1
www.nfldraftbuzz.com www.nfldraftbuzz.com
Click to expand...
I really like Rourke, he is 3rd on that list. Had he not blown out his MCL or whatever it was I think he would be much more so a part of this conversation. Would not surprise me at all to see him make something of himself on the league.
 
McCord is my #1 assuming we aren't going QB at 2.
The league will pat us on the head for smart bargain shopping, and compliment our improvement to 8 wins, just out of reach of next year's QB class, but eh, it is what it is.
Just get us back to competitive.
 
If Berry/Depodesta decide to get a receiver at 2 and a QB later then I wouldn't have an issue with Hunter.
(For a receiver I'm still preferring McMillan.)
I'm still believing Sanders would end up going before PIT could pick him.
Deep down it looks to me like McCord is exactly what PIT wants to finally replace Roethlisberger.
Berry/Depo don't seem to be showing much interest in McCord so he'll fall in PIT's lap.
My apologies for derailing this Hunter thread. Now it looks as convoluted as the draft itself.
 
For the TL;DR guys who have a busy Thursday going ...

“Nice fish, dude,” Hunter said as he deposited the lunker in the boat’s live well. “Told you I was going to put you on the fish. I’m a great teammate. That’s my job.”

“I don’t like parties,” he says. “I don’t like doing nothing else but playing video games, football, chilling with the family, fishing.”

While his tolerance for crowds is low, his tolerance for work is limitless. The training staff at AP Ranch has a million drills to enhance strength, speed and aerobic conditioning, yet they’re still trying to get to the physical bottom of Hunter.

“I’ve worked with a lot of elite athletes—Olympic sprinters, NBA guys—and by far Travis is the most unique,” says Greg Sholars, director of AP Ranch and a former NCAA champion sprinter himself. “He has the aerobic capacity of an elite middle-distance runner or miler, but he has the sprint speed of a world-class sprinter. He’s different.

“There’s been two questions I’ve never heard him ask: How many? or Are we done? Most people, that’s the first thing they want to know. He just goes and goes and goes. We should dedicate his body to science.”

Hunter says his parents are his “best friends” but describes Deion Sanders as “like a father to me.”



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Why Travis Hunter Is the Biggest Fish (and Fisherman) in the Pond

As the Heisman Trophy winner embarks on his pro career, it is clear he’s all of the above in a multiple choice test.
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So, if you all listened to Berry's today's presser, his last presser before the draft a week from tonight, he was very calm and fluid about the topic of Travis Hunter. Never deflected, or chose to limit is answer in order to move on to talk about other players.

It's to the point it'd be very strange for him to not take Hunter.
 
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