May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
Jacksonville Jaguars first round draft pick Travis Hunter is going viral just a few weeks after the draft. The Jaguars traded up to the second overall pick to take the talented two-way player from Colorado.
His recent actions on a flight told fans everything they need to know.
Travis Hunter Shows His True Colors During Public Flight (Report)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs the ball during a rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Despite being the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Travis Hunter has not let fame get the better of him:
The former Colorado Buffaloes star was recently on a flight from Denver. An older woman who was sitting next to him has praised him for his behavior on the flight. Hunter is going viral for how he acted on the plane.
Sandy Hawkins Combs sounded off on Hunter’s behavior on the flight, making it clear that she will be rooting for him in a big way moving forward.
It’s pretty cool to see.
Travis Hunter and his seat mate. Sandy Hawkins Combs/FB
Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, left, answers questions during a press conference with the team’s first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
Sandy Hawkins Combs took to Facebook to praise Hunter for his behavior.
“I had the most wonderful flight home from Denver. I met the nicest young man who sat next to me. He offered to put my bag in the overhead compartment and helped me with my tray. He was always polite, saying “yes ma’am” or “no ma’am.” Anyone would be proud to have him as a son or grandson—so polite,” she wrote.
“People walking by were saying congratulations, great job, or even taking pictures. I turned and asked him, “Who am I sitting next to?” I looked at his Jaguar pants, smiled, and asked, “Are you an athlete?” He smiled and said, “I’m Travis. Yes, I was drafted by the Jags.” I already told my sons I want his jersey.
“He’s so humble and down-to-earth—I would have never guessed he was a professional athlete. JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you did good! I will be buying tickets.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, poses with Tony Boselli, Executive Vice President of Football Operations, left, with his jersey during a press conference Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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