Travis Hunter Jr. is an American football player renowned for his exceptional two-way abilities as both a cornerback and wide receiver. He gained prominence playing college football for Jackson State and later Colorado, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2024. Hunter uniquely holds both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards. In 2025, he was drafted second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL draft.
In 1994, Rashaan Salaam won the Heisman Trophy. Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win in 2024 made him the second-ever Colorado Buffaloes Heisman winner, after Rashaan Salaam won it in 1994.
In 1997, Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy. Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win in 2024 made him only the second-ever defensive player to win the award, following Charles Woodson in 1997.
On May 18, 2003, Travis Hunter Jr. was born. He would later become a prominent football cornerback and wide receiver.
In 2007, Travis Hunter Sr. won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in the Southern States Football League.
On March 3, 2020, Travis Hunter initially committed to Florida State University after receiving a scholarship.
On December 15, 2021, Travis Hunter flipped his commitment and signed with Jackson State Tigers, coached by Deion Sanders. He became the first five-star recruit to sign with an HBCU or FCS school.
In 2022, Travis Hunter had a notable freshman season at Jackson State, accumulating 19 total tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery, and one defensive touchdown in seven games. Offensively, he added 18 receptions for 188 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2022, Travis Hunter played in the Polynesian Bowl and earned the Offensive MVP award after recording five receptions for 54 yards.
In 2023, Travis Hunter transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder, following Jackson State's head coach, Deion Sanders, and had a successful season, earning Consensus All-American honors.
In 2024, Travis Hunter continued his success at Colorado, starting the season strong and eventually winning the Heisman Trophy. He also won both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award.
In 2024, Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy as a football player for the Colorado Buffaloes. He also won both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards, making him the only college football player to win both awards.
In May 2025, Travis Hunter Jr. married his high school sweetheart, Leanna Lenee.
In 2025, Travis Hunter was selected second overall in the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a trade involving the Cleveland Browns.
In 2025, Travis Hunter was selected second overall in the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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