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Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL combine

INDIANAPOLIS — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter insists he’s a different kind of player. It’s all football for me, I have nothing else to worry about.” Critics question whether Hunter really can play both full-time in the NFL, given the rigorous nature of double duty. Hunter’s game week routine at Colorado called for early morning wakeup calls, regular treatment sessions, solo study sessions to master both gameplans and understand personnel and a commitment to keeping his body in tip-top shape so he could play roughly 2,500 snaps over the past two seasons. Hunter spent the first two days in Indy interviewing with team officials and even though he declined to cite the specific teams he spoke with, Hunter said he fielded questions about playing cornerback and receiver.

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward will not work out at NFL scouting combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week’s NFL annual scouting combine. Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado. Ward threw for an NCAA record …

NFL combine workouts kick off Thursday and here’s how to watch Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and more

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NFL combine workouts kick off Thursday and here’s how to watch Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and more

Associated Press

The NFL scouting combine has kicked off this week. The league invited 329 college football standouts to be evaluated, starting on Thursday when defensive linemen and linebackers are on the clock at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The NFL Network will start live TV and streaming coverage at 3 p.m. EST Thursday before wrapping up on Sunday. Heisman Trophy winner …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Travis Hunter already has coaches and executives convinced he can be two-way player in NFL

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Travis Hunter arrived at the NFL’s annual scouting combine with a Heisman Trophy resume, an invitation to work out at two positions and ready to answer all doubters. The former Colorado star already appears to have completed one task this week in Indianapolis — convincing coaches and general managers he can become the league’s first true two-way player …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Titans, Browns disagree on Travis Hunter’s starting position in NFL

New York Times

By Zac Jackson, James Boyd and Cale Clinton The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NFL combine. You watch his tape, and you see his ability to play both at a very high level.” That being said, Callahan leans toward making Hunter a cornerback. You might get varying opinions on that, but then I think he has a real …

NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league’s annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis. Cam Ward, QB, Miami and Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado The two former Pac-12 rivals will share the big stage again this week — even if neither actually participates in Saturday’s on-field drills as they try to be …

Travis Hunter’s possible double duty gives the NFL’s annual scouting combine a different look

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Travis Hunter’s possible double duty gives the NFL’s annual scouting combine a different look

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Travis Hunter will arrive at the NFL’s annual scouting combine listed as a cornerback. “We’d give him that option, we could make one for him right here,” Foster said when asked whether Hunter would receive a T-shirt representing both positions. We tried to create an exact replica for the surface and the start lines.” Some players and agents …

1 month, 1 week ago

Heisman Trophy winner and two-way star Travis Hunter listed as defensive back for NFL combine

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner who played offense and defense for Colorado, is listed as a defensive back for the NFL scouting combine. Hunter is regarded as one of the greatest two-way college athletes since football shifted away from such players in the 1940s. His being listed as a defensive back indicates that’s where scouts believe …

1 month, 1 week ago

Colorado’s Travis Hunter headlines prospects invited to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times

Heisman Trophy-winning two-way player Travis Hunter highlights the list of 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the league announced Thursday. Hunter, who starred as both a receiver and cornerback the last two seasons at Colorado, is listed with the defensive backs group. The invite list also includes top quarterback prospects Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward and Boise …

3 months ago

Newly minted Heisman winner Travis Hunter and Colorado return to practice, prepare for Alamo Bowl

Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. — The fishing trips have been put on hold and the award-show excursions wrapped up. Now, it’s time for newly minted Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes to get back to the business of a bowl game. “It’s not just a bowl game where we’re going to go be merry and have a Merry Christmas …

3 months, 1 week ago

Heisman winner Travis Hunter responds to backlash over fiancée’s viral moment

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3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter divides fans for the way he thanked his fiancee after Heisman Trophy win

Daily Mail

After becoming only the second player from the University of Colorado to win college football's top honor, wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter had plenty of people to thank. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy in New York City on Saturday - beating out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to be named the best player in the sport for 2024. Social media …

Colorado Two-Way Star Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy As College Football's Top Player

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3 months, 1 week ago

Colorado Two-Way Star Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy As College Football's Top Player

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Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding player in college football, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. via Associated Press NEW YORK — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. “I always say I’m going to …

3 months, 1 week ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. “I can’t stop moving when I’m not on the field.” Hunter played nearly 700 snaps each on offense and defense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of …

Travis Hunter: Why Heisman Trophy winner is ‘two players in one’ and such a rare talent in college football

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3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter: Why Heisman Trophy winner is ‘two players in one’ and such a rare talent in college football

CNN

CNN — One of the rarest qualities in all of team sports is the ability to impact a game in multiple ways. One of the keys to harnessing Hunter’s immense ability has been playing under Sanders – also now known as Coach Prime – a former two-way player in his own right and current Colorado head coach. “He did it …

3 months, 1 week ago

Heisman winner Travis Hunter charted his own path and validated Deion Sanders as a coach

New York Times

NEW YORK — After winning the Heisman Trophy, Colorado star Travis Hunter hugged his fiancee and then his mom. “So you know me, being different makes me feel more comfortable than doing the norm.” Travis Hunter became Colorado’s first Heisman Trophy winner since running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. So I made sure I stayed with him, stayed committed and …

3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy

CNN

CNN — University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday following an impressive season with the Buffaloes. Hunter beat out the other finalists for the 90th Heisman award, including Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cam Ward, to claim college football’s most prestigious trophy. Travis Hunter proved today, and …

3 months, 1 week ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman Trophy

LA Times

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. “It’s crazy.” Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came in third and Miami quarterback Cam Ward finished fourth in balloting for the 90th Heisman Trophy, presented annually since 1935 to the nation’s most …

3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Same iconic statue, very different race. I feel as if I’m representing the whole position.” Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward pose with the trophy during a college football media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Oregon’s …

3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year

Hindustan Times

BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next — who rarely leaves the field and has a knack for making big plays all over it. Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year The Colorado Buffaloes' two-way standout even celebrates …

3 months, 1 week ago

How do Heisman Trophy finalists project as NFL prospects?

New York Times

Of the last 17 Heisman Trophy winners, 16 became first-round NFL Draft picks, including the last eight straight. Gabriel’s NFL Draft projection Go ahead, count out Gabriel — he’s used to it. Hunter’s NFL Draft projection He should be drafted in the top three and is a strong contender to be the No. Jeanty’s NFL Draft projection There is no …

3 months, 1 week ago

Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Players at all positions are listed alphabetically with name, school, class, height, weight and hometown; “u-” denotes unanimous selections: First team Offense WR — Travis Hunter, Colorado, Jr., 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia. OG — Luke Kandra, Cincinnati, Sr., 6-4, 320, Cincinnati, Ohio Center — Leif Fautanu, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Hunter is the The Associated Press college football player of the year, receiving 26 of 43 votes Thursday from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. “Couldn’t do what I do without my team,” Hunter said in an email on a trip to Las Vegas for …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty highlight 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists

New York Times

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward were announced Monday as the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jeanty is having a historic season, closing in on Barry Sanders’ official NCAA rushing record of 2,628 yards. GO DEEPER Heisman Trophy odds: Travis Hunter takes control heading into final …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Potential top NFL Draft picks Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter will play for Colorado in bowl game, Deion Sanders says

New York Times

While Colorado’s outside shot at a Big 12 title game appearance remains slim, Friday’s regular-season finale against Oklahoma State will not be the last time the program’s two superstars will be in Buffaloes black and gold. On Tuesday, Colorado coach Deion Sanders said quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way phenom and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Travis Hunter will play in whatever bowl …

4 months ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss

New York Times

With each passing week, Travis Hunter looks more and more like the clear Heisman front-runner. Colorado’s path to the Big 12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff, however, became a lot rockier Saturday after the Buffaloes lost to Kansas 37-21. Until then, more on Hunter’s latest performance … GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Indiana hangs on as Alabama, …

4 months ago

Heisman straw poll: Travis Hunter leaving all others in the dust

New York Times

If the polling is any indication, this thing is about over. Polling results can mislead, it’s been noted a time or two, but the conversation at large, the betting odds and The Athletic Heisman Trophy straw poll all tell the same story: Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is the overwhelming favorite to take home the most coveted award in college athletics. …

4 months, 1 week ago

Fans are all saying the same thing about Travis Hunter catch during Colorado-Utah game

Daily Mail

The University of Colorado's star wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter continues to put up highlight play after highlight play, week in and week out, as he aims for college football's top honor. Hunter is one of the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy - given to the top college football player in the nation. TRAVIS HUNTER IS UNREAL 🤯 He makes …

4 months, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Heisman frontrunner dazzles again as Colorado keeps rolling

New York Times

Travis Hunter was at it again Saturday, making plays on both sides of the ball as Colorado secured its fourth consecutive win, 49-24 over Utah. Those questions will be answered as he progresses through the process, but regardless, Hunter is the clear favorite to be the first non-quarterback drafted.” More on Hunter’s latest performance: GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revisiting Travis Hunter’s high school exploits: ‘He’s the best skill kid I’ve ever been around’

New York Times

Daniel Shoch stepped up in the pocket and rolled out to his right. “That’s the thing people don’t understand,” said Lenny Gregory, Hunter’s head coach at Collins Hill and now the head coach at Gordon Central High. “I’ve been coaching for 20 years or so and he’s easily the most dynamic player that I’ve ever come across in high school …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter strikes Heisman pose after nine-catch, one-touchdown, one-interception effort in win over UCF

Daily Mail

Travis Hunter made the bold step of striking the Heisman pose during Colorado's 48-21 rout of Central Florida on Saturday in Orlando. Heisman winners usually play quarterback, typically for a College Football Playoff contenders, but Hunter's status as a two-way star may be too much for voters to overlook. Travis Hunter struck the Heisman pose during Colorado's 48-21 rout of …

6 months ago

Incomparable Travis Hunter has little left to prove as 2025 NFL Draft prospect

New York Times

By his sophomore year at Collins Hill High School outside Atlanta, Travis Hunter was already drawing comparisons to one of the greatest football players who’d ever lived. “He’s the best football player I’ve seen in my life,” Lenny Gregory, Hunter’s high school coach, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ahead of his senior year. Not only are his ball skills the absolute …

6 months ago

Hunter catches passes and players

China Daily

Colorado University wide receiver Travis Hunter celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA college football game against Colorado State on Saturday in Fort Collins, Colorado. "Equal," Colorado's two-way standout wrote in an email interview with The Associated Press on whether he prefers catching passes or intercepting them. Hunter's coach, Deion Sanders, was also a two-way player in the …

6 months ago

Hunter catches passes and players

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1 year, 6 months ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field. Coach Deion Sanders had no update …

1 year, 6 months ago

Colorado 2-way star Travis Hunter living up to his Heisman standards after following Deion Sanders

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! While only the first game of a long season — especially if playing both sides throughout — Hunter’s spectacular performance Saturday in the Power Five debut for he and his coach came against a future Big 12 foe that played in last year’s national championship game. …

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