Jaguars got ‘fleeced’? Travis Hunter’s mom fires back with powerful message

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Back when Travis Hunter was just a kid growing up in West Palm Beach, football wasn't a dream-it was survival. His mom, Ferrante Edmonds, was juggling bills, his dad had run-ins with the law, and the field became the one place Travis could block it all out. Eventually, Ferrante packed up and moved them to Georgia so her son could get a real shot.

That decision changed everything. Hunter lived with a coach, spent nights studying film on his cracked phone, and grinded his way into the spotlight. Even after the cameras started rolling in college, he was still that kid texting Deion Sanders at dawn, begging to put in more reps. Travis Hunter dances with excitement as Jacksonville Jaguars mascot welcomes him Fast forward to draft night.

The Jaguars shocked the league, trading up to grab Hunter at No. 2 overall-a move that instantly sparked debate. Some loved it.

Others, like analyst John Middlekauff, called it "a fleecing," saying on The Colin Cowherd Podcast that Jacksonville got burned on the trade chart. In his words, "It wasn't even close." A gamble, a statement, and a mother's vow That's where Ferrante stepped in.

Days after the pick, she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, tagging Jaguars OC Liam Coen: "They didn't see the prayers, the heartbreak, the years of sacrifice. I raised a king-not just an athlete. This is bigger than a pick.

This is purpose." And she's not wrong about the resume. In 2024, Hunter pulled in 96 catches, 1,258 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns, and made plays on defense with four INTs and 11 breakups.

He's a Heisman winner. A Bednarik winner. A guy who played over 1,500 snaps in a single season.

The Jaguars see him as a unicorn-a two-way star who can line up anywhere, lock down a WR, and torch defenders after the catch. GM James Gladstone said it best: "There are players who can change teams. Travis has the tools to change the game."

Still, critics argue the Jags overpaid. Should they have gone for a quarterback instead? Maybe.

But Ferrante's not here for second-guessing. She's here for the legacy. And that promise to Coen?

It sounds a lot like a challenge.

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