Collins Hill (Georgia) two-way standout Travis Hunter evidently thinks he can learn a thing or two from Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. Wednesday, Hunter, a 5-star recruit ranked the No. 1 overall college football prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings, signed with Jackson State, who hired Sanders as its head coach last year.
The signing shocked most, since Hunter had been a Florida State verbal recruit since March 2020.
It’s OFFICIAL #jsu #gotigers ? @jacksonstatefb pic.twitter.com/UTyzMPgVH6
— Travis Hunter (@TravisHunterJr) December 15, 2021
According to ESPN, Hunter is the first five-star prospect to sign with an FCS team since the ESPN began its high school football rankings in 2006. ESPN had Hunter ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the nation.
Wednesday was the first day that members of the Class of 2022 could sign their Letter of Intent.
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Last Saturday, Hunter led Collins Hill to the school’s first-ever Georgia high school football championship. CH is currently ranked No. 15 in the High School Football America 100 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
It's official. ?
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2021
Travis Hunter, the nation's top overall CFB recruit, will be heading to Jackson State.
(via @247Sports) pic.twitter.com/e6KpN6ADE2
