“He throws with both hands,” were the exact words in 2008 that changed Travis Hunter’s life forever. When Shirley Hunter, better known as Miss B, attended a Boynton Beach Bulldogs football game, she was flabbergasted. Her five-year-old grandson, usually a righty, was tossing spirals with his left hand. Immediately, she alerted the coach and the Bulldogs’ founder Bill Tome. It was as if Miss B’s premonition had presented itself in the most outstanding form.

Back in the 1970s, the Hunter family matriarch had been an exceptional track and field athlete, who wanted to play football. But with the then socio-political climate stopping her from fulfilling her dream, the girl had made a promise. “I watched football with my daddy. I said when I get older, if I have any kids, my kids are going to be fast and they are going to end up playing football.” Years later, all of her eight children became extraordinary athletes—all five of her boys played football with three running track, while one of her daughters was a gymnast and two ran track. Travis Sr, the recently drafted Jacksonville Jaguars player’s father, though, was in a league of his own.

In 2001, Sr reportedly ran 10.82 seconds in the 100 meters—just 1.03 seconds slower than the world record holder at the time. Then, three years later, his 4X100-meter relay team posted a 41.63 school record. Weeks later, he entered the gridiron, clinching a 46-yard pick-six and 82-yard kick return against Martin County to help the Bulldogs end a 14-game losing streak. But, by the time Sr was 17, Travis’ arrival put a stop to his athletic dream. What also didn’t help were his run-ins with the law over the years. Thankfully, Shirley’s athletic genes (and dreams) have still held strong. While we’re well aware of Travis shaking up the big league with his two-way talent, seems like a new star is in town.

As per OT7’s latest Instagram post, AI was asked to predict who’d top OT7 jersey sales list. The answer? “Travis Hunter leads NFL rookies in jersey sales, so of course AI thinks that his brother Trayvis Hunter would lead Ot7 jersey sales. The black C1N jerseys are pretty damn nice, too.” And not just that. The Heisman Trophy winner’s 15-year-old is already making waves as a wide receiver at Effingham County High School in Georgia. He’s yet to hit a growth spurt but has big-time talent, having received offers from HBCUs such as Tennessee State and Jackson State—the same university where Travis made history. The sophomore also had decent numbers in the 2024 season: 496 receiving yards and six touchdowns in nine games, with a substantial amount of that work coming in the final games of the regular season.

Trayvis was also in the spotlight recently at OT7 camp, flaunting moves that indicate the Hunter pipeline is not running dry anytime soon. His older brother, meanwhile, is out here making the NFL appear to be his merchandise store. Yes, the two-way phenomenon is selling more than everyone, including first-round pick Cam Ward and headline-grabbing Shedeur Sanders. Jaguars supporters (and half the nation, apparently) can’t seem to get enough of Hunter’s No. 12 jersey.

Having said that, there were more potential names AI predicted after giving Trayvis the top position. Following Hunter is Ryder Lyons or Bunchie Young for the second spot. Lyons got that QB swagger, and the AI is betting fans will be rocking his jersey all summer. Young got speed, charisma, and a knack for making defenders look silly. Keisean Henderson is another name AI’s circled. He’s a high-powered QB with a cannon arm and the swagger to go with it. Brysen Wright is also in the running, and he’s noted for his football IQ and versatility. Finally, there’s Madden Williams. He’s got the name, the game, and the swag. Williams is one of those players who seems to attract attention wherever he goes on the field.

Travis didn’t even get picked first overall in the draft, yet he outsold everybody, including first-round pick Cam Ward and headline-grabber Shedeur Sanders.

The Hunter brothers’ proud legacy

Travis Hunter does not just speak the talk where his younger brother Trayvis is concerned; he’s all big bro energy, combining tough love with real encouragement. When Travis took home the Heisman, he was sure to give a shout-out to Trayvis in his acceptance speech for the Heisman honor, exclaiming, “My brother, where you at, Trayvis, my boy?” And gave him the validation wholeheartedly.

Travis purchased the family a home close by, facilitating Trayvis’s relocation to Effingham County and demonstrating just how much assistance he is providing his younger brother. His coach even joked about how Trayvis outruns Travis on the field and keeps up, which is quite impressive given Travis’s elite athleticism.

Travis is not only a football legend himself with his Heisman Trophy and NFL draft frenzy; he’s also been a strong motivator and mentor for Trayvis, encouraging him to create his own game and be diligent. Travis’s family is close-knit, and his success at Colorado and now in the NFL is a huge inspiration for Trayvis to keep pushing on.