The Athletic’s new 3-round mock draft

The Athletic’s new 3-round mock draft

The brand new NFL league 12 months begins at this time, which suggests many free brokers can be discovering themselves new houses.

Whereas many of the consideration is concentrated on free company, some within the media nonetheless have their eyes on subsequent month’s draft.

The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner lately put out his newest three-round mock draft prediction. After projecting Penn State’s Abdul Carter to the Titans and Miami’s Cam Ward to the Browns, Baumgarnder has the Giants deciding on Colorado cornerback/vast receiver Travis Hunter at No. 3.

“Hunter instantly would enhance whichever room he touches,” the draft analyst wrote.

The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner put collectively a particular season with the Buffaloes.

As a cornerback, Hunter completed the season with 4 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, one pressured fumble and 36 tackles (25 solo). Based on Professional Soccer Focus, the 21-year-old allowed simply 22 receptions for 212 yards and one landing in protection throughout 13 video games, which earned him a passer ranking in opposition to of simply 38.8.

Not solely did Hunter function a shutdown nook at Colorado, however he additionally thrived as a full-time vast receiver. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and a whopping 15 touchdowns. Whereas the receptions and yards completed throughout the prime 5 within the nation, his 15 receiving touchdowns had been the second-most.

Along with profitable the Heisman Trophy this previous season, Hunter was additionally named the AP School Soccer Participant of the 12 months, the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner (given to the nation’s prime vast receiver), the Massive 12 Defensive Participant of the 12 months, and Unanimous All-American, amongst quite a few different accolades.