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Travis Hunter’s father was unable to attend the Heisman Trophy ceremony in December, but will witness another life-changing moment for his son.
After being released from a 90-day prison sentence just a week before the event, Heisman Trophy winner’s father is limited to home containing for a year during his three-year probationary.
Hunter Sr., 39, was jailed on drug addiction and gun taxes back in September from an incident that took place in 2023. But a Florida court is making a temporary change for him this week.
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Shirley Hunter has a photo of her grandson Travis Hunter Jr. With his father Travis Hunter, Sr. In his home in Boynton Beach, Fla. (Thomas Cordy / USA Today Network via Imag images)
Hunter Sr. has been allowed to travel to Green Bay for the draft, according to Palm Beach Post.
Hunter Sr. will only be limited to traveling to and from the hotel and the draft and must be home on Friday. He was obliged to submit an itinerary to his community control officer, Palm Beach Post noted.
When he won Heisman, Hunter was emotional when he talked about his father.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter has the trophy after winning Heisman Trophy as the excellent player in college football, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in New York. (Todd van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
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“I want to say something to my dad. He’s not here and wasn’t able to handle it, but I know you are watching tv. Dad, I love you. For all the things you’ve gone through man … Look now on your oldest son. I did it for you, man,” he said.
“All the times when you didn’t get to see me, or the times you came to see my games. From not watching probably two games in high school to watching me on TV every weekend and coming to me. It means so much to me. I know you would be here and you can’t but believe me I got you. I bring the trophy home.”
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy Award during the presentation of Heisman Trophy in 2024. (Lucas Boland-Preferred Pictures)
Hunter is expected to be widely the second total choice on Thursday night for Cleveland Browns, just after the Tennessee Titans’ probable choice of Cam Ward.
