Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter received some notable recognition from EA Sports as the release of College Football 25 approaches.
Hunter received an overall rating of 95, making him the highest-rated wide receiver in the game and sixth among the highest-rated players in the entire game.
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Colorado’s Travis Hunter plays against Arizona at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. (Jamie Schwabelow/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
Tennessee defensive end James Pierce Jr., Ohio State cornerback Caleb Downs and running back Quinshon Judkins, Georgia State safety Malachi Starks and guard Tate Rutledge and Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham were also among those ranked 95th overall.
But Hunter being a top-tier wide receiver sparked debate on social media.
Hunter had 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns in his first season with the Buffaloes. He also recorded 30 tackles and three interceptions. Hunter was named an All-American last season.
Colorado Buffaloes guard Travis Hunter warms up ahead of a spring game at Folsom Field on April 27, 2024 in Boulder. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Other top wide receivers in the game include Missouri’s Luther Burden III (94), Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan (94), Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka (93), Oregon’s Tez Johnson (91) and Colorado State’s Torii Horton (91).
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon and Louisiana State tackle Will Campbell were the game’s top three players with a 96 rating.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter works in pass coverage against Arizona at Folsom Field in Boulder. (Eric W. Lasko/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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College Football 25 is scheduled to be released on July 19th, but early access is available for select pre-orders.
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