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Travis Hunter’s Backyard Surprise Leaves Young Fan Speechless

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated May 27, 2025 12:58 PM ET

In a moment that felt straight out of a dream, Travis Hunter, fresh off getting married made one young fan’s day with an unforgettable backyard encounter.

The surprise moment unfolded in a short but powerful clip first shared by @SkoBuffsGoBuffs on social media. Hunter, just 22 and already one of football’s most electrifying young stars, quietly approached a kid who was putting in solo work during a backyard workout. The fan had a stunned reaction. His mouth agape, hand over his face, then sprinting inside to grab his phone while yelling, “Mom, Travis Hunter’s outside!” was priceless.

“Never mind, he do know me,” Hunter laughed, clearly moved by the reaction.

Travis Hunter randomly surprised a young fan that he saw working out ❤️

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— We Coming (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) May 26, 2025

Hunter, who dominated college football last season under Coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, made history as the only player ever to win both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award, recognizing him as the top defensive and offensive player in the country. His 2024 stats were jaw-dropping: 1,258 receiving yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, and countless highlight-reel plays on both sides of the ball.

While Hunter’s football accolades continue to grow, this moment showed a different kind of greatness, one that doesn’t show up on stat sheets.

“I see you out here working, bro,” Hunter told the young fan before snapping a photo with him. It wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t staged. It was authentic, and it struck a chord with Colorado fans everywhere.

The interaction quickly went viral, not just because of who Hunter is, but what he represented in that moment: possibility.

For fans in Boulder and beyond, Hunter isn’t just the future of the NFL, he’s a reminder that big dreams often start in small backyards.

As the Jaguars begin OTAs and gear up for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 7, moments like these show why Hunter isn’t just a generational talent, he’s a generational role model.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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