In what Sports Illustrated called “probably the most shocking decision in the history of college football recruiting,” Travis Hunter flipped from Florida State to Jackson State on December 15, 2021. This served as a huge hype to both the then JSU HC Deion Sanders and Hunter who was the top-2 recruit by ESPN. 

Deion Sanders Jr. knows best when somebody deserves credit. Travis Hunter’s commitment to Coach Prime is one of the reasons that brought the head coach to where he stands today. But the benefit is mutual because Deion Sanders isn’t the only one benefitting from Travis Hunter’s presence. 

Deion Sanders Jr. acknowledges Travis Hunter’s commitment to Deion Sanders

Recently, the eldest son of Coach Prime extended a fond remembrance to the two-way star who followed Deion Sanders to JSU in 2021. He uploaded a story of Hunter on his Instagram that read, “December 15. On this day, Travis Hunter flipped from Florida State to Jackson State.” Deion Sanders Jr. shows his appreciation for the young star’s commitment to his father who also followed him to Colorado for the 2023 season. 

Travis Hunter committed to FSU in March 2020 after receiving a scholarship from the University in 2019. But in 2021, the 20-year-old cornerback/WR committed to JSU as the first 5-star recruit to commit to an FCS or HBCU program. According to 247Sports director Steve Wiltfong, the flip was “the biggest signing day moment in the history of college football.“

Travis Hunter and Deion Sanders – A relationship of mutual benefits

Coach Prime Deion Sanders clearly benefited from Travis Hunter’s decision to join him through his program changes. But what about the two-way star? There’s always a reason behind a player’s commitment to a team, especially when it comes to picking a lower-tier program over a leading school. 

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Growing up with his single mother, Travis Hunter is forever devoted to Coach Prime whom he looks up to not only as his head coach but also as a father figure. He admitted that he followed Deion Sanders in both his transfer from JSU and Colorado for three reasons. He’s a huge fan of Coach Prime, his mother trusts his HC, and they both love to fish!

It looks like Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter share an unbreakable bond that will only get stronger. A happy place brings out the best performance and both the Colorado pros maintain a perfect balance in their relationship. What can be more beautiful than that?

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