
Fisherman: Travis Hunter Says He's Better at Bass Fishing Than Playing WR or CB
Travis Hunter may have won the 2024 Heisman Trophy for excelling at both wide receiver and cornerback, but he reportedly doesnโt believe football is his strongest sport.
According to The Athleticโsย Jayna Bardahl, Hunterโs favorite sport involves his travels to fishing expeditions in locations like Texas and Florida.
Chuck Pippin, who has previously fished with Hunter, told Bardahl: โHe was in the middle of landing a fish, and I joke around a lot, so I said, โAre you better at offense, defense or bass fishing?โย
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โHe quickly answered bass fishing. Thatโs his passion.โ
The two-way Colorado star has previously detailed some of his fishing expeditions on his YouTube channel, including a bass fishingย competitionย with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders last summer.
After winning the Heisman and playing almost every snap for Colorado at wide receiver and cornerback last season, Hunter was asked on ESPNโsย SportsCenterย whether he dreamt of playing on offense or defense.
Hunter answered: โWhen I dream at night, Iโm fishing on a boat.โ
He was then gifted a golden reel by Al Noraker, former president of the fishing equipment company KastKing, to celebrate his victory.
According to Bardahl, Noraker had been so certain Hunter would win the December award that he had the reel made prior to Thanksgiving.
Noraker told Bardahl: โWhat I realized that day was not only is this guy a top-notch talent in college football, heโs just a heck of a good kid. Him and I couldnโt be any more different. Iโm this old White guy from the โburbs, and hereโs this world-class athlete, young Black guy from the South.
โBut when we get on the boat, itโs like weโve been doing it all our lives, and thatโs all we care about. Itโs just really fun.โ
Hunter, whoย saysย he wants to play both offense and defense in the NFL, is listed as the No. 1 overall prospect on Bleacher Reportโs latest 2025ย NFL Draft Big Board. He's expected to be a top-five pick when the 2025 NFL Draft takes place in Green Bay this April.
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