Travis Hunter's impressive 2024 season will culminate this week when the two-way player has a chance to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. However, Hunter first added some hardware before the weekend, as he was up for multiple trophies during the College Football Awards on Thursday night.
Hunter finished the night having already claimed six different awards, representing his success on both sides of the ball this season. Hunter ended the 2024 regular season leading the Big 12 in three categories, two on offense (receptions, receiving TDs) and one on defense (passes defended), excelling as both a wide receiver and a cornerback.
Here's a look at all of the awards that Hunter either won or was a finalist for on Thursday night.
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Travis Hunter awards 2024
Chuck Bednarik Award for Defensive Player of the Year
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter was recognized for his defensive performances on Thursday night, securing the Bednarik Award.
college football's most outstanding defensive player
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) December 13, 2024
TRAVIS HUNTER. 🙅♂️@TravisHunterJr x #HE12MAN pic.twitter.com/02TXaCIsi7
Maxwell Award for Player of the Year
Winner:
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Hunter was a finalist for the Maxwell Award, but this one went to Jeanty instead.
The winner of the Maxwell Award is @BroncoSportsFB’s @AshtonJeanty2 👏#MaxwellFootball pic.twitter.com/tIlFAVvr92
— Maxwell Football (@MaxwellFootball) December 13, 2024
Biletnikoff Award for Outstanding Receiver
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter, also being named college football's most outstanding defender earlier, was named its most outstanding wide receiver as well. Hunter's two-way impact was surely highlighted through his awards.
Congratulations to @TravisHunterJr, winner of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award! The BA recognizes the CFB season's outstanding FBS receiver at any position. @CUBuffsFootball @CUBuffs #OutstandingReceiver #NCFAA pic.twitter.com/eT5ebyCKDb
— Biletnikoff Award (@biletnikoffawrd) December 13, 2024
Paul Hornung Award for Most Versatile Player
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter won this award for the second year in a row, and he was really the only choice after such a strong two-way season.
The JR CB/WR, Travis Hunter, perhaps the most prolific two-way player at the FBS level, has been named the first collegiate back-to-back winner of the Paul Hornung Award, given to the nation's most versatile player in major college football. @CUBuffsFootball @TravisHunterJr pic.twitter.com/3L1pjPaDhn
— Paul Hornung Award (@hornungaward) December 11, 2024
Associated Press Player of the Year
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter claimed the AP college football player of the year award on Thursday, receiving 26 of 43 votes. It could be a good sign for his Heisman Trophy candidacy, as the last eight AP player of the year award winners won the Heisman as well.
Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter is The Associated Press college football player of the year. He received 26 of the 43 votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. https://t.co/q0UDRyHHZX pic.twitter.com/RaBj8dqsfM
— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) December 12, 2024
Lott IMPACT Trophy for Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter took home the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Wednesday, which is awarded to college football's top defensive player that also exhibits "IMPACT" characteristics, an acronym that stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
Congratulations to @TravisHunterJr on his well-deserved 2024 Lott Trophy win! 👏 Travis’ influence, both on and off the field, truly reflects the core values of our award. Welcome to the legacy of outstanding individuals who live out #TrueIMPACT on every level
— Lott IMPACT Trophy (@TheLottTrophy) December 12, 2024
📸 @Legends pic.twitter.com/wDzE4k1IBb
Walter Camp Award
Winner:
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter continued his run of awards by claiming the Walter Camp Award, given to the top college football player after voting by FBS coaches and sports information directors.
Congrats to @CUBuffsFootball WR/DB Travis Hunter, the 2024 @WalterCampFF Player of the Year, as selected by the FBS head coaches and SIDs, and presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven @Big12Conference https://t.co/1eqpvjusbM pic.twitter.com/RticBRxhOo
— Walter Camp Football (@WalterCampFF) December 13, 2024
Travis Hunter stats 2024
Offense
| Games | 12 |
| Receptions | 92 |
| Receiving Yards | 1,152 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | 14 |
| Yards per Reception | 12.5 |
| Yards per Game | 96 |
Hunter ended the 2024 regular season leading the Big 12 in both receptions and receiving touchdowns, and he was also in the top five in the entire country in those two categories. Additionally, he was third in the Big 12 receiving yards.
Defense
| Games | 12 |
| Tackles | 32 |
| Tackles for Loss | 1 |
| Interceptions | 4 |
| Passes Defended | 11 |
| Forced Fumbles | 1 |
Hunter's 11 passes defended led the Big 12, and his four interceptions were tied for third along with five other players. Additionally, there were three instances during the season when Hunter had both an interception and a receiving touchdown in the same game.
