Deion Sanders signed his $10 million-per-year extension in March. Now, while many thought CU Buffs were just trying to lock in their Coach Prime, it was, as Sanders put it, payment for the past. This was backpay for a journey that started in vans packed with Dallas kids, for long bus rides to Hall of Fame games, and for a personal investment that went far beyond a sideline headset. “What I just got paid from Colorado, that extension—that’s for all that,” Sanders told Uncle Neely. “The next phase of this is what happens next… and then what that compensation’s like.”

And while most saw the extension as a reward, Travis Hunter’s mom, Ferrante Edmonds, understood the real message behind it. On an episode of Live with UNC & CHICO, she echoed Sanders’ mantra with clarity: “Where you are is not where you’re about to stay—you’re just visiting.” Edmonds, like Sanders, wasn’t talking about job security. She was talking about purpose. About climbing the ladder to the pinnacle. About knowing you’re walking into rooms your name was already in—before you got the invite. “Be okay with going through the motions,” she said. “It’s going to help you see things you didn’t get to actually see.”

So, cut to the chase, Hunter lived that exact arc. From Jackson State to Colorado to the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft, his story tracked exactly the way his mom described it. But her message wasn’t just for him. “You walk into places that your name is already mentioned by God.” For Travis, that place is Jacksonville. But for Shedeur Sanders—drafted 144th overall—it’s what happens next in Cleveland and a touch of manifestation.

And right before that next chapter began, Travis gave Boulder one last visit without announcing it. It was unscripted and pure. He walked into Coach Prime’s office, and the moment hit. “I can come down there and get some good fishing,” Sanders joked. “I already jumped in and caught a six-pounder,” Travis smiled back. That’s all he came for.

The reunion made the fans feel like they were watching a movie. But the message was all business. The trophies? Those are his. The mission? It’s ongoing. And according to Deion, now is when the real work starts.

Travis Hunter to make big bucks in Jacksonville

Cornerbacks don’t usually go this high. And two-way stars? Practically unheard of in the modern draft era. That alone should tell you what Jacksonville thinks of Travis Hunter to take him No. 2 overall. But that’s not it; they are banking on him as well.

Spotrac projects Hunter’s rookie deal to land somewhere near four years, $46.5 million, with a whopping $30.5 million signing bonus. Yeah, that’s first-class cash. And if you’re wondering whether the two-position versatility ups the ante, then let us tell you that you’re thinking like a GM. A shutdown corner and a dangerous weapon on offense is, indeed, money in the bank.

Jacksonville doesn’t usually make headlines like this. But this isn’t your average prospect. Colorado hasn’t had a first-rounder since 2011, and now Hunter ties for the highest pick in school history with Bo Matthews—No. 2 back in 1974. Add that to CU’s elite four: Byron “Whizzer” White in ’38, Westbrook in ’95, and now Hunter in 2025. It’s not just history. It’s a reset button on CU’s national profile. A 14-year draft drought? Hunter just flooded the whole system.

And here’s a little trivia nugget for the Jaguars faithful: Travis becomes only the third Buff to be drafted by Jacksonville. The last was Laviska Shenault in 2020. Before that, you’d have to dig through the archives. This one’s different, though. Hunter brings star power. Position fluidity. Ticket-selling juice. And yeah—he brings expectations. But something tells you he’s already lacing up to meet every last one.