Deion Sanders has his biggest acquisition since arriving at Colorado — and it’s a familiar face.
Former five-star recruit Travis Hunter, who entered the transfer portal on Sunday, made the news official late Wednesday night that he’ll follow Sanders from Jackson State.
“Trav has got a want inside of him that’s insatiable,” Sanders said of Hunter during an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. “He has a work ethic that’s unparalleled and he ain’t scared of the moment. A lot of guys are afraid of the moment. They say they want that rock, but then you don’t win. When (Hunter) is calling for it, he’s going to win.”
Hunter, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2022 class, initially committed to Florida State before flipping on National Signing Day last year and opting to become the first five-star recruit to sign with an FCS program.
He quickly became a dual threat during his one year at Jackson State. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound Hunter had two interceptions and broke up 10 passes while playing cornerback. He also saw some time as a wide receiver, catching 18 passes for 188 yards and four touchdowns — two of them coming in the Cricket Celebration Bowl.
Earlier in the day, Sanders’ son, Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders, announced he would be joining his father at Colorado.