Travis Hunter Jr. (born May 18, 2003) is an American football cornerback and wide receiver. He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes, where he won the Heisman Trophy with the latter in 2024.

May 18, 2003 · As a cornerback, he brings elite pattern recognition, exceptional fluidity, and ball skills that could make him one of the league's premier defenders. His receiver background manifests in advanced route diagnosis and exceptional hands - he attacks the ball at its highest point whether playing offense or defense.

One of the most dynamic players in college football history, Hunter successfully played both cornerback and wide receiver throughout the 2023 season and despite missing 3-and-a-half games due to injury, he played more snaps from scrimmage in the regular season than any other player in the FBS.

Travis Hunter is an exceptionally versatile and athletic cornerback prospect from Colorado, widely regarded as one of the top overall talents in the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6'1" and 185 pounds,...

Jan 8, 2025 · We all know Colorado's Travis Hunter is extraordinarily talented and a lock to be one of the first picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and as his likely Heisman-winning season has progressed, he made...

3 days ago · Draft Projection: 1st Round (Top 5) Travis Hunter is a generational talent, and his draft stock reflects that. If teams embrace his two-way ability, he should be a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Junior cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter became the University of Colorado’s second Heisman Trophy winner when he was announced as the 90th winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy in a season in which he also won the Walter Camp, Bednarik and Biletnikoff Awards.

Jul 24, 2024 · During his freshman campaign at Jackson State, Hunter played much more cornerback than receiver, logging 503 snaps on defense compared to just 87 on offense.

Sep 18, 2024 · While scouts, analysts and fans debate whether he’d make a better cornerback or wide receiver in the NFL, Hunter said he fully intends to play both ways as a pro. That’s his plan, anyway. Because he can’t stand sitting out a snap, which is why he’s averaging about 125 plays a game this season.

Jan 6, 2025 · The 21-year-old wideout and cornerback is a rare two-way sensation who electrified college football—and NFL scouts–with his speed, ball skills and versatility.