A consensus does not exist amongst the teams at the top of the draft order with respect to how Travis Hunter should be used in the NFL. Many see the Heisman winner primarily as a cornerback, though, and the Giants seem to agree on that point. 
Hunter is considered a “defense-first prospect” by the Giants, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports. The potential for usage as a receiver exists as well, of course, and opinions could change at Colorado’s upcoming Pro Day. The two-way star wants to replicate his heavy workload at the NFL level, and his ability to do that will depend in large part on where he winds up being drafted.
The Giants entered the offseason with cornerback representing a glaring need. Despite coming off a season-ending injury, Paulson Adebo landed a lucrative deal to head to New York, putting him in position to handle starting duties on the perimeter. The team also has 2024 third-rounder Dru Phillips in place as a first-team option in the slot, and Hunter could find himself as the other boundary starter opposite Adebo. Deonte Banks faced high expectations upon arrival as a first-rounder in 2023, but he has not developed as hoped so far.
A usage rate heavy on defensive duties could still leave Hunter available for at least part-time duties as a receiver. The Giants have Malik Nabers atop the depth chart for the present as well as the long-term future, and they retained veteran Darius Slayton this offseason. Hunter could occupy a complementary role in the passing game ahead of Wan’Dale Robinson and/or Jalin Hyatt in the pecking order, but a larger role would likely await him at corner as things stand.
The Titans are increasingly being viewed as likely to select Cam Ward first overall. That would leave the Giants – set to draft third overall – as one of the teams strongly in contention to add Hunter. A quarterback selection at some point in April’s draft could be in store for New York, although the deals for Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson have given the team short-term veteran options under center.
While it would come as a surprise if Hunter remained on the board past the first few selections in the draft, he has admirers beyond the top of the selection order. One of those is Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as noted by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini (video link). Dallas currently owns the 12th overall pick, so an aggressive trade would no doubt be required to get within striking distance. Hunter would of course nonetheless represent a splashy addition for a Cowboys team looking to rebound from a poor 2024 season.