Travis Hunter and Coach Prime? They’re like a match made in heaven. The trust they built, and the unspoken bond is what’s fueled their insane success. The duo didn’t just win games, they completely flipped the script on college football. But with greatness comes heat. People will hate on you just because your confidence exposes their insecurities. That’s been Travis’s reality, with the Buffs’ two-way superstar constantly in the crosshairs of unwarranted criticism. Through it all, one thing is clear: his mom, Ferrante Harris, is his fiercest defender.

Ferrante’s recent move to shield her son from negativity shows just how deep her love runs. Using an analyst’s raw emotions to back her son’s case, Ferrante posted a video clip from @iamthatboyab to her Instagram story on December 22. The analyst passionately laid out why Travis earned his Heisman: “For all the people who don’t like Travis Hunter and think he shouldn’t have won all those awards, including the Heisman, let me help you understand something.”

And then came the facts. At just 17, Travis was the top defensive recruit in the nation. Alabama, Georgia, Florida State—they all wanted him. But what did Travis do? He bet on himself. By choosing Jackson State, Travis chose to follow Deion Sanders. “No million dollar facilities. No power 5 spotlight. No promise of a top draft pick.” Just Deion!

At Collins Hill High, Travis put up jaw-dropping numbers—23 tackles and 4 interceptions on defense, plus 76 receptions for 1,128 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense. His junior year earned him MaxPreps Georgia Player of the Year honors. He could’ve gone anywhere. But in December 2021, he shocked the world, signing with Jackson State to play under Coach Prime. No guarantees, no spotlight—“He believed in Deion but most importantly he believed in himself.”

Fast forward to now, and that belief has paid off in a big way. Travis and Deion took a 1-win Colorado team and flipped the script. From a 4-8 season to 9-3, the Buffs became one of the best in the Big 12. At the center of it all? Travis Hunter, now a Heisman winner and the crown jewel of their journey.

Of course, the critics aren’t going quietly. They argue that the Buffs’ schedule wasn’t tough enough and that Travis’s stats were inflated compared to players from bigger programs. But here’s the thing—Travis Hunter didn’t just win the Heisman for his stats. He won it because he believed in himself when no one else would. Amid all the noise, Travis won his Heisman and celebrated with the people who stood by him.

Travis Hunter celebrates Heisman with loved ones

Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, his fiancée Leanna Lenee, and, of course, his mom were all there to celebrate Hunter. Instagram and Twitter lit up with interviews and tributes, but Hunter’s speech stole the show. He thanked his mother, fiancée, and even his father, who couldn’t attend, for their support during college and through his surgeries.

Ferrante, usually quiet online, finally broke her silence with a heartfelt post. Her Instagram story featured a clip praising Travis’s journey, and her words were nothing short of magic: “So proud of you, @db3_tip. I love you 😘. #heismantrophy2024 #TravisHunterJr.” But Ferrante isn’t the only woman in Travis’s corner. His fiancée, Leanna Lenee, didn’t hold back either. After his Heisman win, she clapped back at critics with a simple yet savage IG story: “They mad? Make them madder!”

Travis Hunter’s journey from Collins Hill High to Heisman glory is nothing short of legendary. He didn’t just break barriers; he shattered them. And now, surrounded by his biggest fans—his mom, his fiancée, and Coach Prime—Travis’s aura is absolutely untouchable. This isn’t just a fleeting moment; it’s the start of something magical. As Ferrante’s post made crystal clear, Travis isn’t just a trendsetter—he’s the blueprint.