Travis Hunter strikes Heisman pose following interception vs. UCF

Many believe Travis Hunter to be a Heisman Trophy candidate this season, and he made a statement on the matter with his celebration Saturday. The Colorado star hit the Heisman pose against UCF after recording an interception in the third quarter.

Hunter made a diving grab for the pick to set the Buffaloes up inside enemy territory at the 36-yard line. He jumped up following the interception and sprinted downfield before striking the pose. You can view the moment below.

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Travis Hunter hit the Heisman pose after the INT🏆

Buffs up 20 over UCF😳pic.twitter.com/SvOZxwNzfn

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Hunter has gained national attention over the past couple of seasons while playing both offense and defense for Colorado. In addition to serving as a cornerback, he also lines up at receiver.

Hunter leads the Buffaloes with 37 catches for 472 yards and five touchdowns on the season. The interception marked his second of the season as he also has three passes defended and a forced fumble.

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Colorado has made a statement with its play Saturday as the Buffaloes hold a commanding 41-21 lead with 10 minutes remaining. In addition to his interception, Hunter also has nine catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Johnny Manziel: Travis Hunter is ‘probably the best player in the country’

Johnny Manziel didn’t hide his thoughts about Colorado’s Travis Hunter, calling the wide receiver and defensive back is probably the best player in the country.

With that, Hunter should certainly be in the Heisman conversation, if not the winner of the award. Manziel sees the two-way star in New York by season’s end.

What could hold Hunter back is the team’s lack of success, despite Colorado’s 3-1 record through the first third of the year. But, that shouldn’t matter.

“I think [Travis Hunter] is probably the best player in the country right now with what he’s doing week in and week out,” Manziel said on Action Network. “As a Heisman voter, you are looking for those guys who are the most outstanding players, and it doesn’t really matter where they are or what their team is doing.”

On3’s Nick Kosko contributed to this report.