5- star commit Hunter flips to Jackson State
Travis Hunter, the No. 1 high school prospect in the 2022 recruiting class who was committed to Florida State since March 2020, surprisingly changed his mind and signed with Jackson State Wednesday.
It was a massive setback for the Seminoles and coach Mike Norvell, who counted on Hunter to be their cornerstone to a possible top 10 recruiting class. The 5- star defensive back from Collins Hill High ( Suwanee, Georgia) would have been the highest- ranked signee since Ernie Sims in 2003.
It was a significant coup for Jackson State coach Deion Sanders. The former two- way star at Florida State from 1985- 88 has led the Football Championship State program to new heights after an 11- 1 season and a spot in the Celebration Bowl against South Carolina State on Dec. 18.
“Time to make history # Godblessing,” Hunter posted on Twitter at the start of the day.
Hunter was a two- sport star at Collins High School, playing basketball and football. He was a two- way player on the football team, totaling 4,057 yards of all- purpose yards in four seasons for the Eagles while also registering 110 total tackles, 19 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 18 passes defended.
Sanders posted a message on social media stating “I’m on the plane headed To the beloved ATL and I can’t wait to Land. God is Good.”
Hunter is the highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with an HBCU school and the first 5- star prospect to play at an FCS program.
The Seminoles started the day with 16 commitments highlighted by Hunter and defensive back Sam McCall, a 5- star standout from Lake Gibson High.