On this episode of “HBCU to Heisman” HBCU Gameday discusses the careers of former HBCU standouts Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, now starring at Colorado under Deion Sanders. Both players began their careers at Jackson State under Sanders before transferring to the Power Five school in 2023.
After standout seasons as Tigers, the duo is now considered serious contenders for the Heisman Trophy award, which is given to the best overall player in college football each season. Tolly Carr and Christopher Neely break down both players’ outstanding seasons.
Travis Hunter plays both sides of the ball as an elite cornerback and wide receiver. His ability to play both positions at a dominant level in college makes him one of the most intriguing NFL prospects in a generation and why he’s a favorite to potentially win the Heisman Trophy. Shedeur Sanders is statistically one of the top five quarterbacks in the country and his high passing percentage and ability to make plays in the clutch keeps him in the conversation as a high first-round pick in the NFL.
Neely and Carr discuss not only the brilliance of the players on the field but how an award like the Heisman would impact the HBCU experience which is such a large part of both players’ stories. We’ll even hear from former NFL great Michael Vick, who offers his authentic take on the unique abilities of Hunter.