Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy Award on Saturday night in New York City.
Hunter, who plays both wide receiver and cornerback, beat out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami (Fla.) quarterback Cam Ward for the prestigious award.
Hunter is just the second Colorado player to win the Heisman, joining RB Rashaan Salaam (1994). He’s also the first non-quarterback to win the award since 2020 and just the fifth non-quarterback to win the award in the 21st century.
Hunter has totaled 92 receptions for 1,152 yards (12.5 yards per catch) and 14 touchdowns this season as a wideout. Both Hunter’s reception and touchdown totals lead the Big 12, and he has posted 100-plus receiving yards in seven games. Meanwhile, he has registered four interceptions, a conference-high 11 passes defended and 32 combined tackles.
Hunter and the No. 23-ranked Buffs (9-3) play No. 17 BYU (10-2) in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28.
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Prior to spending the past two seasons in Boulder, Hunter played for Jackson State in 2022, along with current Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders; Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and head coach Deion Sanders all left JSU for CU following the 2022 regular season. Hunter has the second-best odds to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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