Travis Hunter's father given permission by court to attend NFL draft in Green Bay
Being selected Thursday in the NFL draft won''t be the only good news Colorado Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will have this week.
Before the first round of the selection process takes place on Thursday, Hunter found out his father will be able to attend the draft in Green Bay.
Travis Hunter Sr. was not allowed to attend the Heisman ceremony in December. However, the Palm Beach Post reported the wide receiver/defensive back's dad has been permitted to leave home confinement on Thursday and return on Friday.
Travis Hunter is expected to be chosen in the top two or three picks of the draft. There has been buzz that he could go to the Cleveland Browns at two.
Per the report:
Hunter Sr., 39, was sentenced to 90 days in late September 2024 stemming from a 2023 arrest on gun and drug charges. He was released from the Palm Beach County West Detention Center in Belle Glade nine days before the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York but was unable to attend. He was placed on a three-year period of probation and ordered to complete the first year under home confinement.
Travis Hunter, the player, spoke of his dad when accepting the Heisman Trophy in December.
"I want to say something to my father," Travis Jr. said at the time. "He's not here and wasn't able to make it but I know you're watching on TV. Dad, I love you. For all the stuff you went through man … Now look at your oldest son. I did it for you, man.
"All the times that you didn't get to see me, or the times you did come to see my games. From not 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. I'm bringing the trophy home. I love you."
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