Travis Hunter flips from Florida State to Deion Sanders and Jackson State

The No. 1-ranked senior in the country announced on Twitter that he'd made it official to play for Historically Black College Jackson State.

Collins Hill wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter shocked the National Signing Day world Wednesday when he announced he'd signed with Jackson State.

The No. 1-ranked senior in the country had been committed to Florida State for over a year.

Instead he'll play for coach Deion Sanders at Jackson State.

“Jerry Rice, Doug Williams, and of course the legend, JSU’s own Walter Payton — Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a rich history in football,” Hunter wrote on Twitter. “I want to be part of that history, and more, I want to be part of that future.”

Hunter and Collins Hill still have one more game to play — Saturday in the GEICO State Champions Bowl Series in Las Vegas.

Hunter was asked throughout the season about how solid his commitment was to Florida State, and he sounded steadfast, including to SBLive Sports after the Corky Kell Classic in August.

“It’s a family environment,” Hunter said of Florida State. “It felt like home when I got there, and the coaching staff … they really believe in me and they trust me.” 

(Feature photo by Cecil Copeland)