Report: Travis Hunter Will Sign With Lil Wayne's Agency Over Klutch Sports, More
After finishing his college career in Saturday night's Valero Alamo Bowl, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter reportedly has already begun taking steps toward his new life at the professional level.
According to David Rumsey of Front Office Sports, Hunter will sign with hip-hop star Lil Wayne's agency Young Money APAA Sports for his on-field representation in the NFL. Rumsey added that Young Money beat out major sports agencies such as WME, CAA, Klutch Sports Group, and Athletes First, all of whom reportedly made pitches to Hunter near the end of the 2024 season.
Hunter, who is the No. 1 player in the B/R NFL Scouting Department's 2025 draft big board, is now one of the highest-profile athlete clients represented by Young Money, which also represents new Duke quarterback Darian Mensah and new Colorado defensive end Jehiem Oatis, the latter of whom transferred from Alabama. The agency also has divisions across the NFL, NBA, soccer and college sports.
During his acceptance speech after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy earlier this month, Hunter gave a shoutout to Lil Wayne, which probably was an early indication that he was leaning toward joining Young Money. Young Money APAA Sports co-founder and CEO Adie von Gontard also posted two photos on Instagram with Hunter and the Heisman Trophy after the presentation ceremony in New York City.
Hunter will continue his partnership with SMAC Entertainment for his off-field representation. The agency, which also works with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and head coach Deion Sanders, helped Hunter earn a slew of NIL deals, including an Adidas deal that will continue in his professional career.
Colorado suffered a 36-14 loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night. In his final collegiate game, Hunter recorded four catches for 106 yards and a touchdown on offense with four tackles on defense.
