Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy in Historic Two-Way Player Achievement

The Colorado star's emotional acceptance speech highlighted his family's sacrifices and his groundbreaking season on both offense and defense.

Travis Hunter, a wide receiver and cornerback for Colorado, became the first two-way player to win the Heisman Trophy since 1977, beating Boise State's Ashton Jeanty by a narrow margin.
Hunter's acceptance speech was marked by gratitude toward his father, who sacrificed his own football aspirations for his family, and his grandmother, who inspired him to play football at a young age.
Hunter had an extraordinary season, leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions, 1,152 receiving yards, and 14 touchdowns, while also excelling as a defensive back with four interceptions and 11 passes defended.
Ashton Jeanty, who finished second, expressed confidence in his own performance after a record-breaking 2,497 rushing yards season, sparking debate over the close voting outcome.
Hunter, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to be a top pick, with NFL teams valuing his versatility as both a receiver and cornerback.