Travis Hunter

Born 2003 · Age 22

American football two-way standout (cornerback/wide receiver). Five-star high school recruit who played at Jackson State (2022) and Colorado (2023–2024), won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, and was selected 2nd overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Total Events

Career Span

22 years

Peak Net Worth

$13,000,000

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Life & Career Timeline

2003Age 0

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida

Travis Hunter Jr. was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.

5/18/2003Source

Confidence

99%

2017Age 14

Family moved to Atlanta area (end of 8th grade)

Moved from West Palm Beach to the Atlanta area near the end of eighth grade.

1/1/2017Source

Confidence

55%

2018Age 15

Began varsity career at Collins Hill High School

Played varsity football for Collins Hill Eagles (Suwanee, GA); multi-position athlete (WR/CB).

1/1/2018Source

Confidence

95%

2019Age 16

Sophomore season stat line at Collins Hill

Led Gwinnett County with 7 interceptions; recorded 49 receptions for 919 yards and 12 TDs on offense.

1/1/2019Source

Confidence

90%

2020Age 17

Junior season breakout; MaxPreps Georgia POY

As a junior had 8 interceptions, 51 tackles and caught 137 passes for 1,746 yards and 24 TDs; earned MaxPreps Georgia Player of the Year and set Gwinnett County single-season records.

1/1/2020Source

Confidence

95%

2021Age 18

Senior season at Collins Hill; state championship

Senior year totals: 76 receptions for 1,128 yards, 10 receiving TDs; defensive 23 tackles and 4 INTs; led Collins Hill to a 15–0 season and the school's first state title.

1/1/2021Source

Confidence

95%

2021Age 17

Verbally committed to Florida State

Committed to Florida State (FSU) one day after first visit to the school.

3/3/2021Source

Confidence

95%

2021Age 18

Flipped commitment and signed with Jackson State (Deion Sanders)

Announced he would sign with Jackson State University, becoming the first five-star recruit to sign with an HBCU/FCS program.

12/15/2021Source

Confidence

97%

2021Age 18

GEICO State Championship Bowl Series final (high school)

In his final high school game (GEICO Bowl) had 10 catches for 178 yards and two TDs in a loss to Graham-Kapowsin.

12/18/2021Source

Confidence

95%

2022Age 19

SWAC Freshman of the Year & season totals (Jackson State)

Finished freshman season with 18 receptions for 188 yards and 4 TDs on offense; 19 tackles, 2 INTs on defense; named SWAC Freshman of the Year.

1/1/2022Source

Confidence

95%

2022Age 19

Became highest-ranked recruit to sign with an HBCU/FCS

Recognized as the first five-star recruit to commit and sign with an HBCU / FCS program (Jackson State), a highly notable recruiting milestone.

1/1/2022Net Worth: $200,000Source

Confidence

98%

2022Age 19

Purchased house for mother and brother

Reportedly bought a house in Savannah, GA for his mother and younger brother (date reported during college career).

1/1/2022Net Worth: $250,000Source

Confidence

60%

2022Age 18

Played in the Polynesian Bowl — Offensive MVP

Recorded five receptions for 54 yards and won offensive MVP honors at the 2022 Polynesian Bowl.

1/23/2022Source

Confidence

98%

2022Age 18

Jackson State spring game standout (TV milestone)

Recorded two receiving TDs and two interceptions in Jackson State's spring game — first HBCU spring game to be nationally televised.

4/1/2022Source

Confidence

90%

2022Age 19

Signed NIL deal with Greenwood (Choose Black campaign)

Entered an NIL partnership with Greenwood and launched the 'Choose Black' campaign.

7/27/2022Net Worth: $120,000Source

Confidence

50%

2022Age 19

Signed NIL deal with Michael Strahan brand

Signed additional NIL agreements including with Michael Strahan's brands while at Jackson State.

9/1/2022Net Worth: $200,000Source

Confidence

40%

2022Age 19

Jackson State collegiate debut (injury)

Made collegiate debut vs. Florida A&M but sustained an injury that sidelined him for five games.

9/1/2022Source

Confidence

95%

2022Age 19

Returned vs. Campbell (Jackson State)

Returned to play and recorded four receptions for 24 yards.

10/1/2022Source

Confidence

90%

2022Age 19

First collegiate touchdown and first interception

Recorded his first collegiate touchdown and first interception in the same game (vs. Alabama A&M).

11/1/2022Source

Confidence

95%

2022Age 19

Celebration Bowl performance

In the 2022 Celebration Bowl had 4 receptions for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns (including game-tying TD).

12/17/2022Source

Confidence

95%

2022Age 19

Transferred to University of Colorado (followed Deion Sanders)

Entered the transfer portal and announced transfer to Colorado to continue playing for head coach Deion Sanders.

12/21/2022Net Worth: $250,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

Recorded rare two-way statistical seasons

Became the first FBS player in ~25 years with 50+ receptions and 3+ interceptions in the same season (2023).

1/1/2023Net Worth: $500,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

Earned perfect 4.0 semester GPA (fall 2023)

Recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2023 semester while playing two ways at Colorado.

1/1/2023Net Worth: $500,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

2023 season totals (Colorado)

Finished 2023 with 57 receptions for 721 yards and 5 receiving TDs; on defense 30 tackles and 3 interceptions; logged 1,036 total snaps (approx.).

1/1/2023Net Worth: $500,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (early 2023)

Earned Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors after standout early-season performances in 2023 (e.g., TCU game).

1/1/2023Net Worth: $400,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

Injury vs. Colorado State (week 3)

Sustained an injury during Colorado's overtime win over Colorado State and missed the next three games.

9/1/2023Net Worth: $300,000Source

Confidence

90%

2023Age 20

FBS debut vs. TCU — 11 catches & interception

In Colorado debut played ~147 snaps, had 11 receptions for 119 yards and an interception in a 45–42 upset at TCU.

9/2/2023Net Worth: $300,000Source

Confidence

97%

2023Age 20

Two interceptions vs. UCLA

Recorded two interceptions in a single game against No. 23 UCLA.

10/1/2023Net Worth: $350,000Source

Confidence

95%

2023Age 20

Returned vs. Stanford — season-high 13 catches

Returned from injury and recorded 13 receptions for 140 yards and 2 TDs (week 7), while also contributing on defense.

10/1/2023Net Worth: $350,000Source

Confidence

95%

2023Age 20

Consensus All-American & Paul Hornung Award (2023)

Named a 2023 Consensus All-American and recipient of the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player.

12/1/2023Net Worth: $500,000Source

Confidence

98%

2024Age 21

Named unanimous All‑American (2024)

In 2024 earned unanimous All‑America status and numerous first-team All‑America honors at multiple positions.

1/1/2024Net Worth: $3,200,000Source

Confidence

98%

2024Age 21

Historic 2024 season — two-way workload & records

Finished regular season playing nearly 1,400 scrimmage snaps (382 more than any other player) and set Colorado single-season records (including receiving TDs).

1/1/2024Net Worth: $2,000,000Source

Confidence

90%

2024Age 21

First player to win both Bednarik and Biletnikoff Awards

Became the only player in college history to claim both the Bednarik (top defensive player) and Biletnikoff (top receiver) awards in the same season.