During his first year on Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado, Warren Sapp got a front-row seat to one of the all-time great college football seasons. Travis Hunter dominated on both sides of the ball as he brought home the Heisman Trophy and became one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.

One player likely to be called early is Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. The versatile star recorded 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a wide receiver. On defense, he finished the season with 36 tackles and four interceptions.

It's always good to see these players in person -- and yes, I've been accused (mostly by my podcast co-host Rick Spielman) of falling in love when I finally get eyes on these guys after watching them on tape for the last couple seasons -- and the 2025 draft cycle is no different.

Penn State EDGE rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado “Athlete” Travis Hunter, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have all been the #1 player on my NFL Draft board at some point in 2024-2025. Let this serve as a reminder of the potential for change between now and late April.

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