Travis Hunter had a huge week for the Colorado Buffaloes, and as a result has received an honor from the Big 12

Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, Travis Hunter, was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following his outstanding Week 3 performance against Colorado State in Fort Collins. Hunter was a key figure in Colorado’s 28-9 victory over their in-state rivals,

Travis Hunter might've had 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns on offense vs. CSU, but the two-way star was honored for his defensive play.

CU’s Travis Hunter was named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the week after his performance in the Buffaloes’ 28-9 victory against Colorado State.

About the only thing that doesn’t come easy for Travis Hunter on the football field is choosing sides. “Equal,” Colorado’s two-way standout wrote in an email interview with The Associated Press on whether he prefers catching passes or intercepting them.

While scouts, analysts and fans debate whether he’d make a better cornerback or wide receiver in the NFL, Hunter said he fully intends to play both ways as a pro. That's his plan, anyway. Because he can't stand sitting out a snap,