While Hunter was drafted to play two positions, he will be paid as if he is playing at one, for now. According to Spotrac, being taken second overall means Hunter will sign a four-year deal valued at over $48.7 million. A mark that means he will be paid over $12.1 million per year.

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Hunter was the earliest CU Buffs player drafted since 1974, when fullback Bo Matthews was taken second overall by the San Diego Chargers.