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    Travis Hunter wins Biletnikoff and Bednarik prizes; impresses fans as Top WR, Defender | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors

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    BOULDER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 29: Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

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    Travis Hunter, Colorado’s two-way star, was recognized for his efforts at both cornerback and receiver.

    Hunter received the Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the best defensive player in college football. He became the first member of the Buffaloes to earn this honor.

    ESPN @ESPN

    TRAVIS HUNTER IS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
    He continues to make history by becoming the first Colorado player to win the Chuck Bednarik Award pic.twitter.com/hj0suza54F

    He went on to win the Biletnikoff Award as college football’s top receiver:

    While being Colorado’s No. 1 receiver throughout the year, the 21-year-old also started on the edge in all 12 contests for the team.

    Fans were impressed by his feat.

    Brian Howell @BrianHowell33

    Colorado’s Travis Hunter wins the Chuck Bednarik Award as the national defensive player of the year. He won two of three Defensive Player of the Year awards (also the Lott Impact Trophy). He is the first Bednarik winner in CU history. #cubuffs

    John Mallory @Ball game_KTIK

    Travis Hunter wins the #Bednarik. I hope he has a big trophy case. More to come.

    Romi Bean @Romi_Bean

    Travis Hunter named best defensive player in the country…
    …hey, remember when they decided not to make him a Thorpe finalist?

    Justin Wells @justinwells2424

    Travis Hunter wins the Bednarik Prize. He has another one on Saturday.

    Tyler King @King_TylerB

    Travis Hunter wins the Bednarik Award as the nation’s best defensive player. THE #CUBuffs The star could be attending a big awards night.

    Hunter accumulated 32 tackles, four interceptions, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble. His 11 passes defensed were also the most among all Big 12 players in 2024.

    Hunter’s ability to force turnovers at key moments in Colorado’s wins throughout the year helped the team finish with a 9-3 record and improve to 4-8 in 2023, which included a forced fumble that sealed a 38-31 victory over Baylor. September 21.

    On Thursday, he won the award over finalists such as Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Carter’s 20 tackles for loss led the Big Ten, while the entire Downs racked up 62 total tackles for the Buckeyes in 2024.

    The Hunter’s Bednarik Award win, however, was not unanimously approved.

    Josh Yourish @JYourish3

    Travis Hunter is the best player in college football. Abdul Carter is the better defensive player and may not be a particularly tight end. Carter lost Nagurski (to Kyle Kennard) and Bednarik (to Hunter). Mad.

    PittGoat @PittGoatt

    Did Travis Hunter deserve the award he won?

    Cory Giger @CoryGiger

    Travis Hunter will win the Heisman. As he should, as the most versatile player in the country.
    But it’s not at all possible that he’s the best defensive player in the country. This is just crazy talk.

    Seth @seth_silvani

    This isn’t a slight on Travis Hunter, but giving him the best defender looks like a cop’s man. He wasn’t even the best DB in the country.
    Best all-around player, Sue, no one has played both ways at this level since Woodson.
    Best defender? I don’t know

    OGraves @OwenGraves19

    Travis Hunter is awesome. Travis Hunter is not the best defensive player in college football. He’s also not the best offensive player in college football. It will always be an NFL 1.

    As for his Biletnikoff victory, he demonstrated his ability to make contested grabs and rack up yards after the catch in 2024. His 14 receiving touchdowns and 1,152 receiving yards class respectively No. 2 and No. 6 among all wideouts in the country.

    Hunter also finished the year with a conference-leading 92 catches.

    He was also selected as a finalist for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

    Although it remains to be seen whether he will win Heisman honors, he has consistently been selected as the best receiver in college football and the best defensive player overall.

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