Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner from Colorado, isn’t your average NFL prospect. He’s got a fire for football that outshines even a billion-dollar paycheck. In a recent episode of The Travis Hunter Show, the two-way phenom dropped a bombshell that’s got fans and analysts buzzing. “$200 million is a lot of money… but no, I’d rather have… 10 years guaranteed in the NFL,” he told co-host Kaden Sonnabend.
“I just love football… A billion guaranteed or 10-year NFL career? I still do the 10-year NFL career… that’s a long time, but also, it’s fun.” This guy’s all about the gridiron grind over the green, and it’s a personal passion that’s turning heads as the April 24 draft looms.
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Hunter’s not blind to the cash-his $6 million net worth from NIL deals with brands like Celsius and NXTRND proves he’s no stranger to big bucks. But he doubled down, saying: “Once you get a certain amount of money… it’s gonna be sitting there.”
For him, it’s about legacy over luxury-10 years of chasing greatness as a wide receiver and cornerback trumps a fat bank account any day. Social media posts are lighting up with reactions. One fan raved: “Travis picking 10 years over $1B is wild-dude’s a baller for life!” Another chimed in: “That’s heart over hype-respect.“
Hunter’s personal reason for picking NFL over cash
The 21-year-old’s college stats back his love affair with the game: 94 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 TDs, plus 31 tackles and four picks. He’s not just talking a big game, he’s lived it, snagging both the Biletnikoff and Bednarik Awards in 2024, a first in NCAA history.
“I just have fun playing football the whole time,” he added on the show. With a 4.35 40-yard dash target at the Combine, he’s gunning to prove he’s built for a decade of dominance.
Hunter’s personal reason isn’t about ego-it’s pure joy. Posts on X speculate he’s eyeing a Deion Sanders-style legacy, juggling both sides of the ball. “Quarterback’s the toughest position… you gotta be a valedictorian,” he told Sonnabend, laughing off QB dreams but flexing his two-way grit. Hunter’s choice is clear: 10 years of NFL sweat over a billion sitting pretty.
