The daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, Ava Hunt, has recently grabbed attention online, giving her followers a glimpse into her exciting college life. Ava, who’s just starting her freshman year at Southern Methodist University, has proven that she’s not letting her past setbacks slow her down.

While Ava is usually quite private on social media, her latest post broke her reserved streak. The young Hunt, who boasts a following of over 57,000 on Instagram, posted a kissing selfie alongside a fellow cheerleader from SMU, setting off a flurry of attention. The snap features Ava having fun and embracing her new college experience, quickly propelling her to become a topic of discussion.

Ava has also made her debut as a member of SMU’s cheerleading team, giving her followers and Chiefs fans a peek into her activities outside her father’s high-profile football empire. Her new college endeavors come just a few months after a particularly challenging incident that could have changed her plans.

Ava is still recovering from a serious injury

Back in August, Ava faced an unexpected and terrifying moment while on a hiking trip. She suffered a significant fall down a mountain, leading to a serious injury to her leg that required emergency surgery. Her mother, Tavia Hunt, shared the ordeal with followers, recounting the long day that ended in a trip to the ER. Fortunately, Ava’s recovery seems to be progressing well, allowing her to participate in cheerleading and return to a more typical college routine.

Despite her ongoing recovery, Ava’s recent public appearances, including attending a Morgan Wallen concert at Arrowhead Stadium with her sister, Gracie, show her resilience. Ava Hunt continues to make headlines-this time for much more lighthearted reasons-demonstrating her determination to fully embrace her first year in college, even in the face of previous setbacks.