Travis Hunter Jr. is a college football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes of the Big 12 Conference. As of December 2024, he is in his junior year. Travis attended Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and played as a cornerback and wide receiver for the Eagles. During his sophomore year, Hunter led Gwinnett County by recording 49 receptions for 919 yards and 12 touchdowns in addition to seven interceptions. Entering his junior year, the player had eight interceptions and 51 tackles. He also caught 137 passes for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns. Following his performance, Travis won the MaxPreps Georgia Player of the Year. Travis Hunter set Gwinnett County single-season records in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He also helped the Eagles to an appearance in the Class 7A state title game and led his side to a 12–3 record. The youngster had to miss five games following injury; however, Travis still managed to record 76 receptions for 1,128 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense and 23 tackles, four interceptions, and a forced fumble on defense in his senior year. In his final game at high school, Travis had 10 catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns; however, the team lost to Washington state champ Graham-Kapowsin in the GEICO State Championship Bowl Series with a score of 40-36. Nevertheless, Travis had been incredible in the game as he also broke the Georgia state record in career receiving touchdowns.
Hunter Jr. started his college football career with Jackson State in 2022 making his debut in week one against Florida A&M. He was sidelined following an injury until his return in week seven. Travis managed to record his first collegiate touchdown and first interception against Alabama A&M in week 10 of the season. In week 11, he recorded two receptions for a season-high 49 yards and one touchdown against Alcorn State. Travis appeared in seven games as a freshman and had 19 total tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown.
Travis Hunter joined the Colorado Buffaloes in 2023 and played more snaps from scrimmage than any other player in the FBS in the regular season. Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy in 2024. In addition to this, he also became the first player in the history of college football to win both the Chuck Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards. While he played for the Jackson State Tigers, Travis was the highest-ranked prospect to ever commit to a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school.
Travis Hunter Siblings
According to Travis Hunter's mother, Ferrante Harris' Instagram, Travis Hunter has three siblings, two brothers, Trayvis and Junior, and a sister, Taylor.
Who is the brother of Travis Hunter?
Travis Hunter's younger brother, Trayvis Hunter is a high school football player, playing as a wide receiver for Effingham County High School as a sophomore. Trayvis Hunter has recorded 496 receiving yards and six touchdowns in nine games this season, according to a report in MaxPreps. As of December 2024, Trayvis Hunter has received collegiate offers from Tennessee State and Jackson State, according to The Mirror US.
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