Baby Gronk has 1-word reaction to Travis Hunter winning the Walter Camp player of the year

Colorado’s dynamic two-way football star Travis Hunter was named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year for 2025, cementing a season that redefined versatility.

Hunter received 26 of 43 votes from AP Top 25 panelists, beating Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (16 votes) and Arizona State’s Cameron Skattebo (one vote). The standout player led No. 20 Colorado (9-3) to a berth in the Dec. 28 Alamo Bowl against No. 17 BYU (10-2).

Playing an unprecedented 1,360 snaps—688 on defense and 672 on offense—Hunter amassed 92 receptions, 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns while excelling defensively with 32 tackles, four interceptions and 11 passes defensed across 12 games.

Hunter swept the Bednarik (best defender) and Biletnikoff (top receiver) awards. He was named the AP Player of the Year on Thursday, bringing his weekly tally to six national honors.

Young football enthusiast Baby Gronk reacted to the Colorado Buffaloes’ Instagram post celebrating Hunter’s Walter Camp Player of the Year win. He wrote “TROPHIES,” perfectly capturing the sentiment surrounding Hunter’s exceptional year.

Baby Gronk has a 1-word reaction to Travis Hunter winning the Walter Camp Player of the Year

Earlier in the week, he secured the Lott IMPACT Award for defensive impact and the Paul Hornung Award for versatility.

His groundbreaking season included a first in the 135-year history of the Camp All-America team, being named to the first team on both offense and defense. Highlighting his dominance, Pro Football Focus graded him 91.1 in coverage, the best in the FBS, with just 22 catches allowed for 205 yards and one touchdown.

Travis Hunter’s game-changing week blends football and fame

Colorado football star Travis Hunter’s meteoric rise reached new heights this week as he added a series of prestigious awards to his resume. With the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday, Hunter stands on the brink of solidifying his legacy as one of college football’s greatest.

Off the field, Hunter’s influence continues to grow as one of the highest NIL earners across all sports. This week, he joined global icons Lionel Messi and Stanley, the drinkware brand, in promoting Messi’s new collaboration.

Hunter showcased his talents in an Instagram workout video featuring the Messi x Stanley 64-ounce IceFlow Flip Straw Jug, emblazoned with “GOAT.”

Stanley praised Hunter’s impact, with Chief Brand Officer Graham Nearn explaining:

“We partnered with standout athletes like Travis Hunter, who exemplify a ‘GOAT’ mentality and reflect Messi’s mantra, ‘start early, stay late.’ This campaign connects with new audiences through authentic storytelling.”

Hunter, also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, joins Rashaan Salaam (1994) as the second Buffalo to win the Camp Player of the Year award, adding another milestone to a season for the history books.