Travis Hunter has had the best year of college football an athlete could wish for. The two-way star just won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, solidifying him as one of the best players in college football currently.
A screenshot of an old conversation between Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders on Instagram resurfaced, shedding light on the humble beginning of the duo’s friendship and rise to stardom. Fans got an inside look into the depth of the impact that Deion Sanders and his family have had on Hunter’s career and life as a whole.
Fans React to Screenshot of Travis Hunter-Shedeur Sanders’ Old DM
Hunter started his journey as a college football player in 2022. He entered as the No. 1 prospect, initially committing to Florida State. Hunter ended up signing with Jackson State’s football program which at the time was under NFL legend Coach Prime’s leadership.
The move was not random though, as Shedeur reached out to Hunter, convincing him to join Jackson State and play with him. What followed was the start of one of the best runs in college football today.
Hunter eventually moved to Colorado with the Sanders family after Coach Prime took on the role of head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Hunter and Shedeur became standout players, with Shedeur dominating as a quarterback and Hunter playing both sides of the ball, earning numerous accolades and being crowned the Heisman Trophy.
Travis and Shedeur have came a long way 🤝💯
(via @ShedeurSanders) pic.twitter.com/jIaEdJNG0W
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2024
Fans reacted to the post, astonished at how far both players have come.
One fan posted, “Proud of these brothers, their hard work is truly paying off.”
Proud of these brothers, their hard work is truly paying off 💪
— Maria Khan (@laylastans_) December 15, 2024
Another commented, “I can’t believe how far they have come now Travis Hunter is the Heisman and both are top 5 picks.”
I can’t believe how far they have come now Travis Hunter is the Heisman and both are top 5 picks
— Squid (@SquidK0) December 15, 2024
Another fan also replied, “for sure, their journey is inspiring to watch.”
for sure, their journey is inspiring to watch
— Moolah (@Nate_Verse) December 15, 2024
Hunter Credits Deion, Shedeur Sanders in Heisman Ceremony Speech
Hunter is the second Colorado Buffaloes player to win the Heisman Trophy. An emotional Hunter gave a touching speech, expressing gratitude to his family, his team, and those who supported him on his journey.
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Hunter acknowledged the role his coach Deion and his teammate Shedeur played in his career. He highlighted the impact they’ve had on his life, stating that they changed his life “forever.”
“I want to thank Coach Prime, Shedeur,” Hunter said. “Man, y’all changed my life forever. That one simple phone call, Shedeur, and look where I’m at. Man, that’s crazy bro. It’s crazy. I’m trying not to get emotional because I know our last game coming up soon.”
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