NFL Draft intel: Do scouts think Heisman winner Travis Hunter is a better WR or CB?

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. 

From Colorado’s versatile phenom to San Jose State’s productive wideout, here are five players we are tracking:

Most NFL scouts want Colorado’s Travis Hunter to play CB instead of WR

Hunter recently said he wants to play CB/WR in the NFL, but the team that drafts him probably won’t let the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner play extensively at both positions. Per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, most scouts consider him a better corner.

“Dominant CB that will be a role player at WR on third down,” an AFC scouting college director recently told Breer. “Special man cover skills. Long, explosive, twitchy, super instinctive. Rarely allows separation. Outstanding ball skills. Can match up and cover multiple types of receivers and takes the ball away. He’s a raw receiver with natural athleticism and hands.” 

Former Michigan star Charles Woodson — who played CB/WR when he won the 1997 Heisman — was mainly a corner in 18 seasons with the Packers and Raiders. Perhaps Hunter will follow Woodson’s path.

Through 12 games, Hunter (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) has 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdown catches. On defense, he has a career-high 11 passes defended and four interceptions. He will play in the Alamo Bowl against BYU on Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers’ stock could hinge on College Football Playoff performance

Last week, Rivals’ Anwar Richardson tweeted Ewers plans to declare for the draft. However, the QB remains noncommittal about his future.

When asked Monday if he would leave or stay in school, Ewers said, “I’m not sure yet,” according to 247 Sports’ Eric Henry.

In his draft tiers for each College Football Playoff team, ESPN’s Matt Miller gave Ewers a second-round grade. Longhorns backup QB Arch Manning — the nephew of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli — is waiting in the wings, so don’t be surprised if Ewers enters the draft.

Through 11 starts, Ewers (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) has completed 66.2% of his passes for 2,665 yards and 25 TDs and has tossed nine interceptions. 

Leading the Longhorns to a national title could certainly raise his stock. No. 5 seed Texas (11-2) hosts No. 12 Clemson (10-3) in the first round of the CFP on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts could be an elite defensive prospect

On Monday, Watts (6-foot, 203 pounds) earned his second consecutive first-team All-American nod. He’s tied for third in the FBS in interceptions (five in 12 games). 

In a Wednesday scouting report, Bleacher Report’s Cory Giddings graded Watts as a late first-rounder and a Year 1 starter. He also compared Watts to former Alabama standout Landon Collins, who made three Pro Bowls in eight seasons with the Giants and Commanders.  

Keep an eye on Watts when No. 7 seed Notre Dame (11-1) hosts No. 10 seed Indiana (11-1) on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The Hoosiers rank second in the FBS in points scored (43.3). 

Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan may lack key skill

McMillan (6-foot-5, 212 pounds) recently entered the draft. On his updated big board, CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards rated him his No. 3 prospect. 

McMillan is highly touted, but a scout told The Ringer’s Todd McShay his route running raises concerns. 

“If he doesn’t improve in those areas, he going to have to rely on 50-50 balls,” McShay said Wednesday on his podcast. “And you can’t live on that in the NFL.”

McMillan should be a first-rounder, despite the questions about his route running. In 12 games, he had 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and eight TD catches.

San Jose State WR Nick Nash could be one of the top players who isn’t in College Football Playoff

In a Wednesday column, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler listed Nash as one of 10 prospects to watch in non-Playoff bowl games. The Spartans (7-5) face South Florida (6-6) in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. 

“Nash doesn’t have the traits to be a top-10 pick but is an easy prospect to like, because of his hands, routes and adjustment skills,” wrote Brugler. “Though it shouldn’t be simplistic, where (or if) he is drafted might come down to his 40-yard dash time — anything around 4.50 seconds would be considered a win.” 

Regardless, Nash (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) could be a steal. The former QB leads the FBS in receptions (104), receiving yards (1,382) and TD catches (16) through 12 games.