Sandy Combs didn’t count on her flight dwelling from Denver to be something greater than routine, however what unfolded was a memorable and heartwarming encounter with one of many NFL’s latest stars. Sitting subsequent to her on the aircraft was none apart from Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round draft decide—and former Jackson State standout.
From the second he took his seat, Hunter left an impression—not with celeb fanfare, however with humility and kindness. “He supplied to place my bag within the overhead compartment and helped me with my tray,” Combs wrote in a glowing social media put up. “He was all the time well mannered, saying ‘sure ma’am’ or ‘no ma’am.’ Anybody can be proud to have him as a son or grandson.”
It wasn’t till fellow passengers started congratulating him and snapping images that Combs realized she was sitting subsequent to somebody particular. “I checked out his Jaguar pants, smiled, and requested, ‘Are you an athlete?’ He smiled and stated, ‘I’m Travis. Sure, I used to be drafted by the Jags.’”
The humility of Travis Hunter makes an impression
Hunter’s down-to-earth demeanor stood out much more than his celeb. “He’s so humble and down-to-earth—I might have by no means guessed he was an expert athlete,” she stated.
Earlier than making waves within the NFL, Travis Hunter electrified followers at Jackson State, an HBCU the place he performed beneath the legendary Deion Sanders. His time there showcased not solely elite expertise but additionally a dedication to elevating HBCU packages onto the nationwide stage. After one season Hunter adopted Sanders to Colorado, successful the Heisman trophy with the Buffs.
Now a Jaguar, Hunter continues to win hearts—not simply together with his efficiency on the sector however with who he’s off it. As Sandy put it greatest: “JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you probably did good! I will probably be shopping for tickets.”
And to United Airways, she provides: “Thanks for my seat project.”
