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    Some Denver Broncos fans could have their two worlds collide by the time the season is over

    By Justin Churchill,

    2024-09-05

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    An obvious statement here, but some fans of the Denver Broncos are also fans of the Colorado Buffaloes, because the proximity is within the same area, as the Buffs reside in Boulder, Colorado. So, as both football seasons continue, there are Broncos fans who will be watching maybe the best player in the country Travis Hunter, create havoc for offenses and defenses in college football.

    By the time both seasons are over, there are some fans of both teams who could see their worlds collide, and it would probably be a fever dream. With Hunter being a two-way player, playing on offense as a wide receiver and on defense as a cornerback, and being elite at both, there is a big chance he will be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    In fact, if the Broncos are a bad team, and they could be just as well as they could be a good team, then the Broncos will have a shot at drafting Hunter, pairing him with Patrick Surtain and maybe even Courtland Sutton as a receiver, too. And, he's backing it up on the field after a huge game in Week 1.

    According to a recent mock draft done by Bleacher Report, that may just happen. BR's mock has the Broncos taking Hunter with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    The reigning Paul Hornung Award winner is an elite talent, either as a cornerback or wide receiver. During the the Buffaloes' season debut against the North Dakota State Bison, Hunter played 124 total snaps, caught seven passes for 132 yards and three scores, and allowed only 18 yards in coverage, per Pro Football Focus . At this juncture, there's no reason for anyone to pigeonhole Hunter into a specific position. Cornerback has long been a premium position. Meanwhile, the value of a playmaking wide receiver has skyrocketed in recent years. His future NFL team can find packages for him to do both. In this case, the Denver Broncos keep him in-state and provide a playmaker opposite Patrick Surtain II, for quarterback Bo Nix or both. - Bleacher Report

    The Broncos could use some help at both positions, ironically, and next year could finally be the year where they aren't looking for their franchise quarterback. Bo Nix looks like he's the guy , and if he is, they can go after players like Travis Hunter, who, for all we know, could be generational.

    Related: Get in price to watch rookie QB Bo Nix in his home debut for the Denver Broncos is cheaper than you think

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