Travis Hunter Faces Backlash Over Shohei Ohtani Comparison

The NFL prospect's claim that his two-way football role is tougher than Ohtani's MLB feats draws criticism from fans and analysts.

Travis Hunter, a top NFL draft prospect, stated his two-way football role is more challenging than Shohei Ohtani's dual role in baseball, sparking widespread criticism.
Hunter's comments, made during the NFL Combine, questioned the difficulty of Ohtani's achievements as both a pitcher and hitter in MLB.
Fans and analysts, including Jon Heyman, dismissed Hunter's claim, highlighting Ohtani's historic accomplishments, such as three AL MVP awards and his elite pitching and hitting skills.
Critics argue that Hunter, despite his college football success, has yet to prove himself at the professional level, unlike Ohtani's dominance in MLB.
The backlash underscores the importance of off-field conduct for NFL prospects, as public perception can influence draft evaluations.