Deion Sanders responds to question on who is better: Travis Hunter or him

Travis Hunter surprised the recruiting world when he picked Jackson State coming out of high school but the decision was made for one reason. Playing for Deion Sanders was an opportunity Hunter did not want to pass up on, even following him to Colorado. The two have a special connection on multiple different levels.

Sanders was asked if he had to choose one of who was better, would he select himself or Hunter? He quickly shot down the idea of pitting them up against one another, saying Hunter’s time is now. Back in the 1990s, Sanders was a star and his playing days are long over.

“It’s not me against Travis,” Sanders said leading into Saturday’s game Big 12 showdown against Kansas State. “I had my turn, man. You can’t just turn me on and off like a light switch anymore. Travis is everything, it’s his turn now. I want him to have all the accolades, all the praise, all the love, all the attention, all the focus, that he desires. I’ve had my turn.”

A follow up question was asked, wondering if Sanders saw any similarities instead. A quick yes coming from the Colorado head coach, most of the answer was spent discussing the values they share away from football, calling Hunter a “good young man.”

“I see similarities in certain areas,” Sanders said. “Especially away from the game. Especially his demeanor away from the game. I absolutely love it and I love who he is in the game. We don’t smoke, we don’t drink, we’re not profane. Travis is a really, really, really good young man.”

Comparing their on-field ability is certainly easy as not many have been able to be two-way players at a high level. Hunter has put his talents on full display thus far in the 2024 season, showcasing his incredible skills as a wide receiver and cornerback. Sanders did the same back in the day, mainly in the NFL.