Travis Hunter impresses woman on flight who had no idea who Jaguars rookie was

Travis Hunter made quite the first impression on a lady during a flight over the weekend who actually had no idea who he was. The woman, named Sandy Hawkins Combs according to her Facebook profile, met Hunter on a flight when they were seated next to each other and he helped her with her bags.

Hunter did not mention who he was or brag about being the No. 2 overall pick and a Heisman Trophy winner. Basically, he was incognito until Combs realized people were coming up to him, giving him congratulations and taking pictures with him.

Hunter, a former Colorado star was eventually asked by Combs who he was and he humbly said he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. You can see Combs’ post below.

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“I had the most wonderful flight home from Denver,” Combs wrote. “I met the nicest young man who sat next to me. He offered to put my bad in the overhead compartment and helped me with my tray. He was always polite, saying ‘yes ma’am’ or ‘no ma’am.’ Anyone would be proud to have him as a son or grandson – so polite. People walking by were saying congratulations, great job, or even taking pictures. I turned and asked him, ‘Who am I sitting next to?’ I looked at his Jaguar pants, smiled and asked, ‘Are you an athlete?’ He smiled and said, ‘I’m Travis. Yes, I was drafted by the Jags.’ I already told me sons I want his jersey.

“He’s so humble and down-to-earth – I would have never guessed he was a professional athlete. JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you did good! I will be buying tickets. United Airlines, thank you for my seat assignment.”

Travis Hunter remains humble as he goes to NFL

Earlier this week, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg released a story that revealed NFL Draft reactions from multiple anonymous college football coaches, including several that gushed about Hunter, who will be given every opportunity to play both ways as a cornerback and receiver in Jacksonville.

“Travis is like the rubber-band man,” an assistant coach “familiar with Hunter” told Rittenberg. “He understands football, knows routes off splits, ball skills are out of this world. His ball skills are the best I’ve ever seen. His endurance is what’s really crazy.”

The 6-foot, 188-pound Hunter took home nearly every individual award he qualified for during the 2024 season. In addition to the 2024 Heisman Trophy, the Buffaloes superstar won the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and AP College Football Player of the Year, the Biletnikoff Award (best receiver), the Bednarik Award (best defender), the Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player), the Lott IMPACT Trophy (top defender), as well as earning unanimous All-American status in addition to Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

That came after Hunter led Colorado with a career-high 96 receptions for 1,258 receiving yards and a Big 12-leading 15 total touchdowns on offense, including one rushing, in addition to four interceptions, 11 passes defended, one forced fumble and 36 total tackles on defense last season.