Travis Hunter, Nation’s No.1 High School Football player, commits to Jackson St.

The nations No.1 overall college football recruit for the class of 2022 has committed to Jackson State University a historically black college. Hunter decommited from Florida St. to play for Deion Sanders who recently won the Eddie Robinson Award for top FCS football coach. 

Hunter is a dog. The kid is a two way standout, dominating the high school circuit at CB and WR. Respected evaluator, Andrew Irvins, stated about Hunter; “a generational type of talent. Legitimately CB1 and WR1 for the class of 2022.” 

Hunter’s decision may come to a surprise to most, but in actuality the move to play for Deion at Jackson State makes a ton of sense. I bet you didn’t know that Jackson State went 11-2 this season and there final game against South Carolina State in the Celebration Bowl attracted over 2.5 million TV viewers. Earlier in the year, Hunter was in attendance when Jackson State faced Alcorn St. for their regular-season finale which drew over 58,000 fans. 

The modern day national prospects have a lot more leverage than the past. And a lot more opportunity. Head coach Lane Kiffin spelled it out as blatantly as possible, stating “kids are going to go where they get the most money.” With the new NIL rules in place (or lack there of) combined with one of most marketable head coaches ever in Deion Sanders Hunter will surely cash out in off the field endorsements. 

With more eyes on the football program and Deion Sanders at the helm, Jackson State is in the process of building a national football powerhouse and Travis Hunter knows he’s playing an integral part in building. Hunter mentioned wanting to light the way for other players to follow his path to choosing an HBCU. Not only does Jackson State benefit from Hunter’s decision but each and every HBCU respectfully. Yes, folks may be tuning to watch Deion and Jackson State, but you’ve got to remember it takes two to tango. Theres another HBCU program on the opposing sideline, hungry for the next Travis Hunter. Once Hunter handles business on and off the field for Jackson State, more national recruits will be knocking on the door of HBCU programs.