Travis Hunter, the star wide receiver and defensive back for Colorado has won the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Hunter began his career at an HBCU, playing one season for Deion Sanders at Jackson State before moving on to CU two seasons ago.
Famously playing on both offense and defense, Hunter has 92 catches, 1,152 receiving yards, 14 receiving TDs, 33 tackles, 10 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. Hunter has played an amazing 1,356 snaps over 12 games this season.
Hunter finished ahead of the other three finalists, Miami QB Cam Ward, Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel, and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
“I started off at Jackson State,” Hunter said during a media session on Friday ahead of the Heisman ceremony. “I’ve got to thank them for allowing me to come in there and do what I do and accepting me when I left.”
Hunter was joined at the ceremony by both Deion and Shedeur Sanders, along with hip-hop artist Lil Wayne.
From HBCU to Heisman
Travis Hunter helped lead Jackson State to a SWAC Championship before losing to North Carolina Central in the 2022 HBCU National Championship game.
