Travis Hunter Jr. is a professional football player known for his exceptional two-way abilities. He played college football at Jackson State and Colorado, achieving significant accolades including the Heisman Trophy in 2024 while at Colorado. Notably, he is the only college football player to win both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards, recognizing him as both an outstanding defensive and offensive player. Hunter was drafted second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL draft.
In 1994, Rashaan Salaam won the Heisman trophy for the Colorado Buffaloes. This is relevant because Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win in 2024 was the second for the team since 1994.
In 1997, Charles Woodson won the Heisman trophy. This is relevant because Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win in 2024 was the second-ever for a defensive player since 1997.
On May 18, 2003, Travis Hunter Jr. was born. He is now a professional football cornerback and wide receiver.
In 2007, Travis Hunter Sr., Travis Hunter Jr's father, won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in the Southern States Football League.
On March 3, 2020, Travis Hunter committed to Florida State University after receiving a scholarship.
On December 15, 2021, Travis Hunter flipped his commitment to 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, earning offensive MVP honors with 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 had 18 receptions for 188 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2023, Travis Hunter transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder, following Jackson State 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 was also the only player in college football history to win both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards that year.
In 2024, after playing nearly 1,400 scrimmage snaps on offense and defense, Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy. He also won both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award.
In May 2025, Travis Hunter is planning a wedding with his high school sweetheart, Leanna Lenee.
In 2025, Travis Hunter was selected second overall in the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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