Jimmy Horn Jr. Had Heartwarming Reaction to Travis Hunter Getting Drafted

Watching his college teammate achieve a lifelong dream struck a chord with Horn, who said:

"Yes, Lawd. Seeing Trav drafted, that turned me up. Trav got a good story. He real humble and real genuine."

Hunter’s accolades from the 2024 season speak for themselves. Alongside the Heisman, he won the Walter Camp Award, AP College Football Player of the Year, the Chuck Bednarik Award, and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He made history as the first player to win the Bednarik and Fred Biletnikoff Awards in the same season, an unprecedented combination of elite defense and offensive abilities.

After beginning his college career at Jackson State under Deion Sanders, Hunter transferred to Colorado with Sanders and quickly made an impact as a two-way player and team leader.

Hunter also made headlines off the field this spring by marrying his longtime sweetheart, Leanna Lenee.

As for Horn Jr., he, too, got the call during the 2025 NFL Draft, as the Carolina Panthers picked him in the sixth round, capping off a college career that began at South Florida before he transferred to Colorado for his final two seasons.

Hunter’s draft moment meant a lot, not just to him, but to the teammates who watched his journey up close. Horn Jr.’s reaction showed the kind of bond they built at Colorado. Now, with both heading to the NFL, it’s clear their stories and friendship are just getting started.