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Travis Hunter's incredible performance on the field has established him as a strong contender in various prestigious awards, including semifinalist status for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Maxwell Player of the Year, and the Benarik Award for Defensive Player of the Year. Despite these accolades, Sanders pointed out the contradiction that Hunter was snubbed by the Jim Thorpe Award, questioning how a player of Hunter's caliber could miss out on such recognition.
In Sanders' words, “This ain't the most idiotic thing in college football that he's not a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award... I would say arguably, but it’s not really an argument to say this young man is the best defensive back in college football.”