the college football world buzzes with speculation, one name consistently rises to the top of every conversation-Travis Hunter. The two-way phenom at Colorado, who has dazzled fans as both a wide receiver and cornerback, is positioning himself as a potential top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Whether he's making plays on offense or defense, his future in the NFL feels inevitable, a path he could choose as soon as the season ends.

Hunter's name is already being thrown into Heisman Trophy conversations, with impressive stats to back it up: 46 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns, coupled with 15 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and three pass deflections on defense. The junior has proven he's more than just a standout-he's a potential star at the next level. But what would it take to keep him at Colorado for one more season?
The answer may come down to money. In a recent video with Well Off Media, Hunter was asked if a $40 million NIL deal would be enough to convince him to stay in Boulder. With a smile, he seemed to acknowledge that such an astronomical offer would certainly give him something to think about, even laughing at the figure mentioned. While the idea of such a payday is hypothetical, it underscores how valuable Hunter has become in the NIL era.