"He is 1 of 1": Joel Klatt compares Travis Hunter's aura to LeBron James & Michael Jordan as he assesses his Heisman chances

Travis Hunter is a special player. The Colorado Buffaloes star is breaking norms and putting up a Heisman Trophy-caliber season while playing two of the toughest positions on the Gridiron.

At the moment, no one knows whether Hunter is a better wide receiver or cornerback. One thing's for sure though: the superstar is going to be a top pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Veteran CFB analyst Joel Klatt has been in awe about Hunter's aura this season. He compared Hunter to two of the greatest American sports stars of all time, LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

Klatt said:

"I want us to appreciate Travis Hunter and what he's doing and what we're seeing. Because we're never going to see this again. There comes a time that, as a sports fan, you've got to sit back and actually take stock in what you're witnessing."

He continued:

"I think a lot of us do that when we watch LeBron play, or those of us that got to watch Michael Jordan play. Travis Hunter is 1 of 1; he is the favorite for the Heisman Trophy by a wide margin."

Klatt believes that nobody is doing anything close to what he's doing for the Buffaloes. Klatt said Hunter will win the Heisman if Colorado gets to the Big 12 championship game.

Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman Trophy?

Yes, Travis Hunter can win the 2024 Heisman Trophy. The Colorado Buffaloes athlete is having a generational year this season and has helped the Buffaloes to a 7-2 record.

Hunter has caught passes from Shedeur Sanders at an impressive clip and regularly locked up star wide receivers at the other end of the Gridiron. His performances have caught the eyes of loads of college and NFL analysts as they debate just how effective he could be at the professional level.

Hunter is aiming to be the first wide receiver since DeVonta Smith in 2020 to win the prestigious award. He's also looking to be the first cornerback since the great Charles Woodson to win it. The Buffaloes have a few more games to close out the year. Let's see if Hunter has enough gas left in the tank to make history in 2024.