Travis Hunter is a professional American football player renowned for his rare two-way versatility as a wide receiver and cornerback. Born in Suwanee, Georgia, he emerged as the No. 1 overall high school recruit in the class of 2022, leading Collins Hill High School to its first state title with dominant performances on offense (76 receptions, 1,128 yards, 10 touchdowns as a senior) and defense (four interceptions).[1][3][7] Hunter began his college career at Jackson State University (FCS) in 2022, earning SWAC Freshman of the Year honors and helping the Tigers to an 11-0 regular season and SWAC Championship.[1][3][7] Transferring to the University of Colorado in 2023, he revitalized the Buffaloes from a one-win team to a combined 13-12 record over two seasons, culminating in a nine-win year and bowl game.[2][3] His accolades include the 2024 Heisman Trophy (Colorado's second winner), Walter Camp Award, AP College Football Player of the Year, Chuck Bednarik Award (top defender), Fred Biletnikoff Award (top receiver)—making him the first player to win both the Bednarik and Biletnikoff—Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, two Paul Hornung Awards, and unanimous All-American status.[1][2][4][6] Academically, he maintained a 3.798 GPA as an anthropology major, earning two Academic All-American honors and a 4.0 semester GPA.[2][5] Selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter debuted with a 34-yard touchdown reception against the Rams in Week 7, totaling 8 catches for 101 yards before a knee injury sidelined him for up to four weeks starting October 30.[1][2][8] Through the early 2025 season, he recorded 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown, contributing to the Jaguars' 9-4 record atop their division.[6][8] At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Hunter's dual-threat prowess and academic excellence continue to define his rising NFL prominence.[1][2][4]