In a historic moment for college football, Travis Hunter of the University of Colorado has ended a 27-year drought for two-way players by winning the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
The last two-way player to win was Charles Woodson in 1997. With the trophy now in his hands, it seems likely that Hunter will play in the NFL next season.
Travis Hunter made history Saturday night by winning the 90th Heisman Trophy. The two-way star beat Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty for the honor. Hunter had an amazing season with 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 offensive touchdowns. On defense, he made 4 interceptions and 32 tackles.
The 6-foot-1 junior played as a cornerback and wide receiver. He also played in many special teams, taking 1,380 snaps—434 more than any other player.
Travis Hunter becomes the second two-way player to win the Heisman Trophy 🏆😤@CharlesWoodson | @TravisHunterJr pic.twitter.com/OAXAyTCkdF
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 15, 2024
His incredible performance stood out against other finalists like Jeanty, who ran for 2,497 yards, and quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward.
After winning the Heisman Trophy, Travis Hunter gave a heartfelt speech. He dedicated it to his father, who couldn’t be there but watched proudly on TV.
Travis Hunter dedicates Heisman Trophy to his father
Hunter’s college journey wasn’t easy, but his father always supported him. Last year, their family faced a challenging period when his father spent 90 days in the Palm Beach County West Detention Center. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Hunter gave an emotional message to his father, wiping away tears as he spoke to the camera.
Travis Hunter speaks right into the camera to his father who was unable to attend the Heisman Ceremony.
— ESPN (@espn) December 15, 2024
Powerful message ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3fXdVQUWw1
He said. “Dad, I love you. All the stuff you went through, man…. look at your oldest son. I did it for you, man. All the times you ain’t get to see me, and the times that you came to see my games. From probably two games in high school to seeing me on TV every weekend and coming to see me, man, that means so much to me.”
