What awards did Travis Hunter win? A look at Colorado star’s achievements in 2024

Travis Hunter is the hottest name in college football. The Colorado Buffaloes two-way star is reaping the rewards of a historic 2024 college football season and just won the biggest prize of all: the Heisman Trophy.

But that's far from the only award Hunter has picked up this season. Let's look at all the accolades the Buffaloes superstar has received in 2024.

What awards did Travis Hunter win in 2024?

Here's a look at the awards won by Travis Hunter for a historic 2024 campaign:

1. Heisman Trophy

It's only right to start with the biggest of them, the Heisman Trophy. Travis Hunter was awarded this year's Heisman Trophy for his exploits as a wide receiver and cornerback on Deion Sanders' 9-3 Colorado Buffaloes.

Hunter beat Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty to the biggest individual honor in collegiate football. In bringing home the award, he became the first two-way player this century to win the Heisman Trophy.

2. AP College Football Player of the Year

Travis Hunter won the 2024 AP College Football Player of the Year after getting 26 of 43 votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. Ashton Jeanty was second with 16 votes, while Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo came third with a solitary vote.

3. Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year

It was a Colorado Buffaloes affair as Shedeur Sanders picked up the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Award while Hunter snagged the Defensive Player of the Year Award.

It was a phenomenal year for Coach Prime's squad, and it's reflective of their all-round excellence, with both Sanders and Hunter taking home the biggest prizes in the Big 12 award ceremony.

4. Chuck Bednarik Award

The Chuck Bednarik Award is given to college football's best defensive player. Travis Hunter earned the 2024 award after racking up a stat line of 31 tackles, four picks, one forced fumble, and 11 deflected passes.

In winning the 2024 prize, Hunter became the first Colorado Buffaloes product to receive the Chuck Bednarik Award.

5. Fred Biletnikoff Award

The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented to the most outstanding receiver in college football. Hunter joins an illustrious list of pass catchers, including but not limited to Marvin Harrison Jr., DeVonta Smith, Ja'Marr Chase, Amari Cooper, and Calvin Johnson, to pick up the iconic prize.

6. Lott IMPACT Trophy

The Lott IMPACT Trophy is an annual award presented to the college football's defensive IMPACT player of the year. It is presented by Allied Universal.

The award is given to a player who embodies integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community, and tenacity (IMPACT). Travis Hunter picked up the award by embodying all the qualities mentioned above and then some. He joins illustrious past winners, including, but not limited to, Derrick Brown, JJ Watt, and Aidan Hutchinson.

7. Paul Hornung Award

The Paul Hornung Award is handed to the most versatile player in college football. With his 2024 win, Travis Hunter became the first person in history to win the award in consecutive years.

8. Walter Camp Award

The Walter Camp Award is given to the best player in college football. Hunter picked up the award a few days before his Heisman Trophy win.

He was honored for his 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 receiving TDs as a wide receiver, four interceptions, and 11 pass breakups as a defensive back. It was only right that he earned an award that celebrates excellence on the gridiron.