Only days after becoming the second Heisman Trophy winner in Colorado football history, Travis Hunter has entered the program’s record books again.
On Thursday, the NCAA recognized Hunter as a unanimous first-team All-American, meaning the cornerback/wide receiver was a first-team selection on all five of the necessary outlets (Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association of American, The Sporting News and the Walter Camp All-American teams).
Because Hunter wasn’t listed on all five exclusively at one of his two primary positions, he’s considered an All-Purpose unanimous first-team All-American.
According to BuffZone’s Brian Howell, Colorado has had five previous unanimous first-team All-Americans: running back Eric Bieniemy (1990), offensive guard Joe Garten (1990), center Jay Leeuwenburg (1991), running back Rashaan Salaam (1994) and tight end Daniel Graham (2001).
Hunter, a projected top-five NFL draft pick, is expected to play in the Buffs’ Alamo Bowl matchup against BYU on Dec. 28.
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