Travis Hunter’s father can see his son being drafted directly into the NFL.
Travis Hunter Sr., who is on probation in connection with drug and gun charges from the November 2023 arrest, has been granted permission to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. According to the report.
Elder Hunter was arrested 18 months ago at a traffic stop in Palm Beach County, Florida, and sentenced to 90 days in prison. He was unable to attend the presentation that won his son’s Heisman Trophy in New York in December, but the two-way Colorado star is expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s draft.
“Dad, I love you,” Hunter Jr. said in his Heisman acceptance speech. “Everything you went through… I did it for you, man. When you couldn’t see me, or you came to see my game.
“It means a lot to me because you probably see two games in high school, you see me every weekend and come and see me. I want you to be here.
Hunter’s father will be allowed to participate in Thursday’s draft after winning an exception to travel restrictions under a three-year probation agreement, but he will be limited to the hotel and draft grounds around Lambeau Field. According to USA Todaybefore returning to my Florida home.
After starting his college career in Jackson State, the young Hunter chased manager Dion Sanders to Colorado and worked with the draft of Hall of Fame son quarterback and candidate Chedure Sanders to lead Buffalo into a nine-week season in 2024.
The 21-year-old Hunter starred in both sides of the ball at cornerback and in college wide receivers, expressing his desire to play both positions in the NFL.
The Titans are widely expected to grab Miami’s quarterback comeward on the first overall pick in the draft, with the Browns holding the No. 2 selection and the Giants third.
Hunter had 96 receptions and 15 touchdowns for 1,258 yards last season, plus four interceptions and 25 solo tackles on the defensive side. He was named as an all-around player in attack and Corner on Defense by first-team AP All-American, and his No. 12 jersey has already retired in Boulder.
