While the sports world is focused on where Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders landed in the 2025 NFL Draft, his teammate Travis Hunter is celebrating being selected as the No. 2 overall pick. Hunter, the 21-year-old star wide receiver, played under head coach Deion Sanders at both Jackson State and later at Colorado when Coach Prime took over the Buffaloes program.
Now, Hunter is headed to Jacksonville — but not before gifting his mother, Ferrante Edmonds, a brand-new home. SIGN UP for the Dengarden / Parade Home & Garden newsletter for a weekly dose of our favorite house hacks, decor trends and shopping deals In 2024, Hunter bought his mom her dream home and shared a video on his YouTube channel of the emotional moment she found out. Posing as a regular house tour, Hunter led his mom through the property, only to reveal that it was hers.
The five-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is located in Savannah, Georgia. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Hunter wasn’t just one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft — he’s also known for his 3.9 GPA and exceptional work ethic. Now, he’s gaining recognition for his generosity as well.
Related: Aldi's Super-Cute Mother's Day Mugs Are Flying Off Shelves Fast We loved the video, which shows Edmonds’ pure joy upon realizing how deeply her son appreciates all she did to support his path to the NFL. Hunter is already in Jacksonville, working out with quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He’s also back to house hunting — this time, for himself.
No doubt he'll pick a place with a room ready for his mom when she comes to visit. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Commenters were moved by Hunter’s gesture. One wrote, “This is so sweet.
Take care of mom.” Another added, “Beautiful. Congratulations.” We couldn’t agree more. As for Hunter’s teammate Shedeur Sanders, although he didn’t go in the first round as projected, he was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
Considering six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, it’s safe to say Sanders has a bright future ahead. Related: Simone Biles Shares Inside Glimpse at Brand New Home
