"Would make a ton of sense" - Todd McShay floats Jerry Jones' Cowboys making blockbuster trade up for Travis Hunter in draft

Travis Hunter is one of the biggest names in this year's NFL draft. The 2024 Heisman winner is projected to go either to the Browns at No.2 or the New York Giants with the third overall pick. However, NFL analyst Todd McShay believes that we could see an interesting turn of events at Green Bay when it comes to the Colorado two-way star.

On the latest episode of his eponymous show, Todd McShay hinted at the Dallas Cowboys being a potential contender to acquire Travis Hunter. Jerry Jones' team possesses the 12th pick in the first round.

McShay floated the idea that the Cowboys could trade up with the Cleveland Browns and pick up Hunter second overall.

"I'm interested now, I'm truly interested," McShay said. "I don't think Cleveland is going to trade out this pick. But something big is coming out the pipe because too many people are now kind of....Everyone wants to say Dallas, and Jerry Jones made the comments, something vague.....I can see Dallas make a ton of sense, a ton of sense."

"It's a hell of a lot better than sticking at 12 and taking (Tetairoa) McMillan, if he's there. Or Matthew Golden, who I love. But I don't love him like I love Travis Hunter and then get a quarterback with it."

The Dallas Cowboys put up a disappointing 7-10 campaign last season. This led to the team firing Mike McCarthy and promoting Brian Schottenheimer as his replacement. Getting a player like Hunter could be beneficial for Schottenheimer.

In January, Travis Hunter floated the idea of potentially joining Jerry Jones' team on his show. He answered a question from a fan projecting him to be drafted by the Cowboys in the draft.

"I would love to go to the Cowboys," Hunter said. "Like I said before bro, any team that get me bro, I'll love to play there. My goal was to be the number one pick. Whatever team that falls down to be and whatever team I fall to, go to, bro, I'ma be happy."

Last season, Travis Hunter helped the Buffs to a 9-4 record. He recorded 1,258 yards and 15 TDs on offense while tallying 36 total tackles and four interceptions as a cornerback.

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Todd McShay is not the only one who sees Jerry Jones' team drafting Travis Hunter

Apart from McShay, Rich Eisen has urged the Dallas Cowboys to consider trading up for the 2024 Heisman winner. On Monday's episode of his show, Eisen talked about how the Cowboys require 'superstardom' in the locker room to motivate the players and compete for a spot in the playoffs.

"Jerry Jones, go trade for Travis Hunter," Eisen said. "Do it. Go trade for Hunter. You need an injection of superstardom. You need it. You know you want it. You know you have it." (TS-1:25 onwards)

The Cowboys have not won a Lombardi Trophy since Super Bowl XXX. During their five-season stint under Mike McCarthy, they lost every playoff game, putting a dent in the hopes of the fanbase.

With a new head coach and system in place, this is the time for them to make a few strong decisions for success. It will be interesting to see if Travis Hunter gets drafted by Jerry Jones' team via a trade in this year's draft.