25 December 2024

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are doing something some players do NFL draft Commitment won't work: Play in their school's bowl game.

Because they are playing against BYU In the Alamo Bowl on December 28, both Sanders and Hunter have historic disability insurance policies in case either of them suffers a serious injury during the game.

“We have a lot of players that could be drafted, and they have a draft grade. They have disability (insurance) all season long. We want to make sure that if something happens, they'll cover it,” said head coach Dion. Sanders said at a news conference on Monday.

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Shedor Sanders runs onto the field

Colorado quarterback Shedor Sanders (2) runs onto the field during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at JHA Stadium at Arrowhead Stadium. (Nick Tree. Smith-Imagine Images)

“We have two players who could potentially be the first two picks in the NFL draft. I think we all know who those two players are, and I think they've gotten the most coverage that's ever been covered” in college football, far beyond anyone who's ever played the game. of college football, so we're happy and excited,” Sanders continued.

Colorado athletic director Rick George confirmed Sanders' statement that the policies are at an all-time high History of college football.

George said several times that it was Sanders' idea to file additional insurance claims for Shedeur Sanders and Hunter.

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Travis Hunter looks on

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after a win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Photos by Ron Chinoy-Imagine)

Shedeur Sanders and Hunter are both expected to go in the top five in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Hunter, the prolific two-way star, beat out Boise State Running back Ashton Jeanty wins the Heisman Trophy after one of the most amazing years in college football history.

As a wide receiver, Hunter had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 total touchdowns. Hunter won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver.

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Travis Hunter holds the Heisman Trophy

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via Imagine Images)

Hunter also won the Bednarek Award as the nation's top defensive player, becoming the first player ever to win both the Bednarek and Biletnikoff Awards.

As a cornerback, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery Colorado defense.

As for Sanders, the Colorado quarterback completed 69.3% of his passes while throwing for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The star quarterback helped lead Colorado to a 9-3 record this season, a huge improvement after finishing 4-8 last season.

Sanders won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, given to the nation's best quarterback who exemplifies the best character and scholastic and athletic achievement.

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Shedor Sanders warming up

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedor Sanders (2) before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Photos by Ron Chinoy-Imagine)

Sanders was also named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.

Sanders W Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be the first of the quarterbacks taken off the board in April.

As of the end of Week 16 in the NFL, it is New York Giants He currently holds the No. 1 pick in next April's draft and are in prime position to draft one of Colorado's stars.

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