In the world of high school football, two-way players are pretty common. As any small-town kid can tell you, there are plenty of communities that donโt have a full two-deep of kids running through the halls of the school.ย
As a result, itโs common to go to rural high school football games and see quarterbacks playing linebacker, running backs rushing the passer, and receivers playing corner.ย
Itโs a rare player thatโs willing to do that once he graduates to the collegiate level. But for two years, Colorado superstar Travis Hunter has dazzled the NCAA football world with his remarkable two-way play.ย
In 2024, it might just win him the Heisman Trophy.
Hereโs a rundown of what you need to know for Travis Hunterโs Heisman chances. You can also check out my longer Heisman odds & analysis piece, which covers the whole market in greater detail.ย
Travis Hunter Heisman Odds
Travis Hunter is currently +175 to win the Heisman Trophy at BetMGM.ย
As of Nov. 7, about 16.9% of Heisman tickets are on Hunter โ the most of any player at BetMGM.ย
Travis Hunter Stats
On offense, Travis Hunter has 60 catches for 757 yards and eight touchdowns.ย
On defense, he has two interceptions, one forced fumble, seven credited passes defended, and 20 total tackles.
Travis Hunter Heisman Prediction
I am predicting that Travis Hunter will win the Heisman Trophy.
At the end of the day, the Heisman Trophy is about excellence. Colorado is unlikely to make the College Football Playoff, but Hunter is unequivocally great in his role with the Buffaloes.
I think voters will be swayed more by the absurd playmaking skills of Hunter โ aided by his unorthodox two-way play โ than the lofty poll rankings of Cam Wardโs Miami Hurricanes or Dillon Gabrielโs Oregon Ducks.ย
Travis Hunter is the best player in college football. Even in an age of quarterback focus, heโs good enough to command respect among Heisman voters.ย
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