Richard Sherman issues an apology to Travis Hunter after terming him as a ‘bland’ receiver
Travis Hunter was hurt by Richard Sherman's initial comments as he looked up to the cornerback since childhood.
Richard Sherman and Travis Hunter (Images via IMAGO)
For years, Travis Hunter looked up to star NFL cornerback Richard Sherman. He was one of the few players that could back up his trash talk with his game. To his disappointment, the man he once idolized took a jibe at his style of play by dubbing his route running skills as ‘bland.’
Travis Hunter was hurt and he made sure to voice his frustration out at Richard Sherman via Instagram. The Colorado Buffaloes star asked the former Seahawks corner to “stop speaking” about him and allow him to “play football.” However, this was a while ago, and since both of them seem to have buried the hatchet and moved forward.
The dual-position player revealed the conversation he had with Sherman via a YouTube video. During their conversation, Richard Sherman set the record straight with him by clarifying his statements.
Yeah, we talked on the phone. That type of no negative energy, you know?
Travis Hunter said
Travis Hunter praised prime Richard Sherman’s game and admitted to being influenced by him
The former member of Legion of Boom told Hunter that he did not mean his ‘bland’ statement offensively. But he could understand how that word could be viewed as a negative adjective used to taunt one’s style of play. That clarification is all that Travis Hunter needed.
The wide receiver/ defensive back modeled his game watching Richard Sherman playing DB.
49ers was my favorite team when I was growing up. So, you know, that was low-key our rival, the Seahawks. Playing DB, I modeled my game after them when I was younger.
Travis Hunter reminisced
His feelings were justified after Sherman’s comments touched a nerve. It is safe to say that Travis Hunter is on the right path and is following in the footsteps of his idols so far.
His defensive prowess was on full display after the Colorado Buffaloes beat Baylor thanks to a clutch defensive play by Hunter. He has quickly turned into one of the most interesting prospects to watch out for in the 2025 NFL Draft. A player of his skillset will thrive in the NFL and just 5 weeks into the college football season, he is being viewed as a Heisman candidate. However, considering the struggles of the Buffaloes as a team, he may not win this award.
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