Travis Hunter Jr. is an American football cornerback and wide receiver celebrated for his exceptional two-way playing ability. He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and later the Colorado Buffaloes. While with Colorado, Hunter achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Heisman Trophy in 2024. He also uniquely holds both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards, making him the only college football player in history to achieve this double recognition.
In 1994, Rashaan Salaam won the Heisman Trophy. Hunter became the Colorado Buffaloes' second-ever Heisman winner after Salaam.
In 1997, Charles Woodson became the first defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. In 2024, Hunter became the second-ever defensive player to win the award.
On May 18, 2003, Travis Hunter Jr. was born. He is an American football cornerback and wide receiver.
In 2007, Travis Hunter Jr.'s father, Travis Sr., won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in the Southern States Football League.
On March 3, 2020, after receiving a scholarship from Florida State, Travis Hunter committed to the Seminoles following his first visit to the school.
On December 15, 2021, Travis Hunter flipped his commitment to the Jackson State Tigers, coached by Deion Sanders, becoming the first five-star recruit to sign with an HBCU or FCS school.
In 2022, Travis Hunter played in the Polynesian Bowl and won the offensive MVP honors after recording five receptions for 54 yards.
In 2022, as a freshman at Jackson State, Travis Hunter recorded 19 total tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown in seven games. On offense, he added 18 receptions for 188 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2023, Travis Hunter transferred to the University of Colorado, following Jackson State's head coach Deion Sanders. He was named a 2023 Consensus All-American and second-team All-PAC-12. Hunter was also named recipient of the Paul Hornung Award.
In 2024, Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy while playing college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. He also became the only player in college football history to win both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards.
Travis Hunter and his high school sweetheart, Leanna Lenee, are planning a wedding for May 2025.
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