Travis Hunter’s father, Travis Sr., has been given permission to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, according to court documents.
Hunter’s father is serving probation related to gun and drug charges stemming from his arrest during a traffic stop in November 2023. He was not able to attend the Heisman Trophy presentation in December, where his son, a former Colorado two-way star, won the award.
He will, however, be able to attend the draft, which will be held in Green Bay, Wis., from April 24-26, where Hunter Jr. is projected to be selected early.
Hunter Jr. heads into the draft as The Athletic’s top-ranked prospect following a stellar career that began at Jackson State, where he was recruited by head coach Deion Sanders. He followed Sanders to Colorado and helped the program win nine games in 2024 while winning several national awards for his play on both offense and defense.
He won the Walter Camp Award, the Paul Hornung Award, the Bednarik Award, the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Biletnikoff Award in addition to the Heisman Trophy.
Colorado has already retired Hunter’s number 12 after he posted 153 receptions for 1,979 yards and 20 touchdowns offensively as well as 67 tackles, seven interceptions, 16 pass breakups and a forced fumble in his two seasons in Boulder.
Hunter Jr. acknowledged his father during his acceptance speech.
“Dad, I love you,” Hunter Jr. said. “All the stuff you went through … I did it for you, man. All the times that you didn’t get to see me, or the time you came to see my games. From seeing probably two games in high school to seeing me on TV every weekend and coming to see me, that means so much to me. I know you wanted to be here and you can’t. But trust me, I got you.”
Hunter’s father will be able to attend Thursday night of the draft before returning to his home in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to court records.
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