'Who am I sitting next to?': Travis Hunter's act of kindness on flight goes viral
- Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick in the 2025 draft, traveled back to his college in Colorado for his graduation before heading to Jacksonville for rookie minicamp.
- Hunter, a 2024 Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Colorado, played wide receiver and cornerback, and the Jaguars traded up to draft him.
- On a flight back home, passenger Sandy Hawkins Combs experienced Hunter’s respectful and polite behavior, including helping with her bag and tray, which she shared in a viral post.
- Combs shared that her journey back from Denver was very enjoyable, highlighting Hunter’s humility, his consistent courtesy, and the positive impressions he left on fellow passengers during the flight.
- This heartfelt encounter earned Hunter a new fan base and highlighted his character beyond football, reinforcing the Jaguars' choice and possibly increasing local support.
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'Who am I sitting next to?': Travis Hunter's act of kindness on flight goes viral
Related video: Travis Hunter selected second in NFL Draft DENVER (KDVR) — Just days after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder and weeks after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Travis Hunter is going viral, but not for his achievements, but for his kindness. A woman took to Facebook to talk about her experience on a United flight from Denver, during which she met "the nicest young man." That young man happened to be Hunter…
Travis Hunter Goes Viral After Wholesome Interaction With Unknowing Fan On Plane
When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to select Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting a one-of-a-kind football player. What they may not have known, however, is just what a good human being they were drafting. Hunter went viral over the weekend for a heartwarming interaction on a plane ride alongside one of his new biggest fans. Hunter flew into Jacksonville from Denver last week for the start of …
Travis Hunter's act of kindness on flight goes viral
DENVER (KDVR) — Just days after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder and weeks after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Travis Hunter is going viral, but not for his achievements, but for his kindness. A woman took to Facebook to talk about her experience on a United flight from Denver to Jacksonville, where she met "the nicest young man." That young man happened to be two-way star and Heisman winner, Hunter. But before San…
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