Travis Hunter says he explored other options before following Deion Sanders to Colorado.
"That transfer process was kind of weird," Hunter said on the Chasing No. 1 podcast.
After Sanders took the Colorado job in December 2022, Hunter to Boulder felt automatic.
Hunter quietly checked what else was out there. He felt it was almost disrespectful to look.
"I got too much respect for him," Hunter said. He followed Sanders to Colorado.
Hunter was the No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class. He was committed to Florida State.
He flipped to Jackson State on signing day. First five-star to choose an HBCU.
"I didn't care about the money," Hunter said. He wanted to play both sides of the ball.
No other school would let him play offense and defense. Sanders granted his wish.
"He really changed my life, for real," Hunter said. "He changed my mindset."
Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy. First Colorado winner since 1994.
Jacksonville drafted him No. 2 overall in 2025. The Jaguars traded up to get him.
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