After getting snagged at No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Travis Hunter’s name echoed across draft rooms. And now, another Hunter is quietly building a case to command attention. Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of the former Colorado star, may not have the frame or the national spotlight just yet, but in a Georgia spring game that was supposed to be routine, he turned a backyard scrimmage into a national talking point. One Hunter may have left college football behind, but another is already reloading the family name.
Effingham County High School’s spring football game wasn’t supposed to be a headline grabber. But Trayvis turned it into one. The rising junior wideout hauled in not one, not two, but three touchdowns—each one with its own highlight-reel flair. None of the grabs came easy. They were contested, acrobatic, and the kind of plays that leave DBs shaking their heads. For a 5-foot-7, 140-pound receiver still finding his grown-man weight, the body control and burst Trayvis displayed screamed ‘polish well’ beyond his current three-star billing. That’s what made the Stanford alum Connor Wedington in awe say, “Watch the eyes all the way to the ball on the last slide!” It wasn’t just production—it was precision. And it came with shades of the older brother who torched college defenses at will.
Currently ranked the No. 59 WR in the 2027 recruiting class and No. 50 prospect in Georgia by the 247Sports composite. Trayvis Hunter still flies under the radar—at least for now. He has scholarship offers from Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Tennessee State, and Jackson State—the same program that famously landed Travis Hunter in 2021. But, one notable absence from that list? Colorado. That may change soon. If Trayvis keeps putting defenders in a blender, don’t be surprised if Deion Sanders picks up the phone. Because just like Travis, Trayvis is a hybrid wideout who doesn’t need a perfect offense to shine. His tape speaks fluently in footwork, route nuance, and creativity after the catch.
As a sophomore, the young Hunter posted solid but not explosive numbers—36 catches, 496 yards, and six touchdowns. But he made noise when it mattered most. Against Greenbrier High, he torched the secondary for 159 yards and two scores in a game that felt like a preview of what’s coming. Trayvis may still be listed at 140 pounds, but his game plays bigger than the scale suggests. His ability to separate and make defenders miss in space shows a rare blend of instincts and twitch. He’s still a few weight room cycles away from SEC-level physicality, but the foundation is clearly in place.
Travis, now focused on the NFL grind, remains his brother’s biggest fan—and fiercest critic. “I just want him to grow,” Travis said on his podcast. “It’s about to be his junior year of high school, so he got time to grow. But I want him to grow each year, dominate… I want him to dominate each year, be a better player and be able to be coachable to understand the game more. I want him to continue to grow.” That last part—being coachable—might be what separates Trayvis from the pack. In an era where high school stars often chase clicks before craft, he seems locked in on development first, hype second.
It’s far too early to crown Trayvis the next Hunter heir to Deion’s empire in Boulder.
Big bro Travis Hunter’s Heisman moment becomes a shoutout to Trayvis
When Travis Hunter stood on that stage in December holding the Heisman Trophy—the second ever in Buffs history after the legendary Rashaan Salaam. It wasn’t just about personal glory. The superstar CB/WR made sure to shine some light on someone special sitting in the crowd: his younger brother, Trayvis.
In a heartfelt moment that had everyone misty-eyed, Travis looked out and said, “My brother, where you at, Trayvis? That’s my dawg, man. You know I do this for you, bro. We’ve been doing this for a long time. You was always next to me, even at times I ain’t want to take you, my mama made me take you. But I’m doing this for you, bro. I’m doing this for all my siblings, man. I thank y’all for looking up to me.”
It was a goosebumps kind of moment—one that not only showed Travis’ heart but also put Trayvis on the radar. If little bro keeps balling during his upcoming junior season, don’t be surprised if Prime and the Buffs come calling. CU doesn’t have any 2027 commits yet, but with Trayvis in the mix, that could change real soon.
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