The Heisman Trophy case is hot and heavy, but for Deion Sanders, the answer is simple.
Admittedly, Colorado's head coach may be a little biased, but he currently has a strong favorite to win in Travis Hunter.
“Travis gets my vote. Travis is the best player in college football,” Sanders said on Saturday's “Big Noon Kickoff” broadcast from Texas Tech University before Sanders' game against Colorado. ” he said.
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Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes and Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes stand on the sideline during a game against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Rick Tapia/Getty Images)
“Really, [Deion’s son] shudur [Sanders] is the catalyst and he stops Everting, but Travis Hunter is doing something we've never seen before. ”
Sure, Coach Prime may just be overhyping his players, but he's not wrong. Hunter is elite on both sides of the ball and is literally the Shohei Ohtani of college football.
Many scouts project him to be an NFL cornerback. Well, he has 60 receptions, 757 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games this season, already surpassing last year's totals (he missed three games due to a spleen tear).
September 28, 2024. Orlando, Florida: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. (Mike Watters-Image Image)
On top of that, his seven pass breakups lead the entire Big 12. He recorded two interceptions and 21 total tackles, 14 of which were solo.
With this combination of skills on offense and defense, it's no wonder mock drafts put him in the early first round, maybe even within the top five.
Other candidates include Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Boise State running back Ashton Giunty.
There is certainly a case for each player. Gabriel is in charge of the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Ward's 29 passing touchdowns lead the entire FBS, and Giunty is on pace to break Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record in college football. .
September 21, 2024. Boulder, Colorado: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) before the game against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. (Christopher Hannewinkel-Imagen Images)
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It will be a fight to the end, but it's hard to blame Sanders for supporting him.
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