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Travis Hunter may have hinted at his chances for a college future beyond 2024.
The Colorado Buffaloes standout both-way player talked about his team’s upcoming season opener against North Dakota State in the latest Well Off Media vlog. In the video, he noted that it was sentimental because it would be his last season opener of his college career.
“The last first college game,” Hunter said (9:30 in the video). “I feel good, but I don’t really get it yet. It’s the last first game, but of course we have 12 more.”
Considering that Hunter would have one year of eligibility left in 2025, this is pretty much an indication that he will declare for the NFL Draft after the 2024 season.
That’s not necessarily surprising, as even Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders had said that Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders will be in the 2025 draft and will even try to influence which franchise they go to. Still, Hunter’s admission shows that he, too, is committed to that timeline.
He begins his second year with the Buffaloes after being named an All-American in 2023. On offense, he recorded 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns, while on defense he contributed 30 tackles, five pass deflections and three interceptions.
He will look to help Colorado improve its 4-8 record in 2023 before deciding where he will begin his NFL career next spring.