Unsuspecting mother flattered by 'nicest young man' Travis Hunter on flight: 'I want his jersey'

A pistillate was fixed the astonishment of a beingness erstwhile Travis Hunter sat adjacent to her connected a level – but she had nary thought who Hunter adjacent was.

Hunter, of course, is the two-way shot prima who turned his skills into a Heisman Trophy and became the 2nd prime of the NFL Draft past month.

But, Hunter was connected a United formation past week erstwhile helium sat adjacent to Sandy Hawkins Combs, who was flattered by Hunter.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter meets with the media pursuing rookie minicamp astatine Miller Electric Center. (Travis Register-Imagn Images)

"I had the astir fantastic formation location from Denver. I met the nicest young antheral who sat adjacent to me. He offered to enactment my container successful the overhead compartment and helped maine with my tray. He was ever polite, saying ‘yes ma’am’ oregon ‘no ma’am.’ Anyone would beryllium arrogant to person him arsenic a lad oregon grandson – truthful polite," Combs said of Hunter successful a Facebook post.

At this point, though, Combs inactive had nary thought who this alien was. But then, different passengers started noticing him.

Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter runs a way duringrookie minicamp astatine Miller Electric Center Saturday, May 10, 2025 successful Jacksonville, Florida. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)

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"People walking by were saying congratulations, large job, oregon adjacent taking pictures. I turned and asked him, ‘Who americium I sitting adjacent to?’ I looked astatine his Jaguar pants, smiled, and asked, ‘Are you an athlete?’ He smiled and said, ‘I’m Travis. Yes, I was drafted by the Jags.’ I already told my sons I privation his jersey," Combs continued.

"He’s truthful humble and down-to-earth – I would person ne'er guessed helium was a nonrecreational athlete. JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you did good! I volition beryllium buying tickets. United Airlines, convey you for my spot assignment!"

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter makes a reception during rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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The Jaguars selected Hunter aft trading up from No. 5. The Cleveland Browns primitively held the 2nd pick, and took connected Jacksonville's 2026 first-rounder successful the process.

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