Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders financially are protected against potential injuries in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl against BYU, according to Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
The coach confirmed Monday that the school has taken out record disability insurance policies for the two players, who are both projected top-five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
“We happen to have two players that are probably gonna be the first two picks of the NFL Draft,” Sanders said at a press conference in San Antonio. “And they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. … It far exceeds anyone (who) has ever played this game of college football.”
High-caliber players such as Sanders and Hunter typically skip non-playoff bowl games rather than risking injury and potential lost income as top draft selections. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft is in line for a four-year deal worth about $40 million.
A spokesman for Colorado’s athletic department confirmed to Front Office Sports that several Buffaloes players are insured for the game, but he did not provide specific costs or benefits.
No. 23 Colorado (9-3) meets No. 17 BYU (10-2) at the Alamodome on Saturday.
Shedeur Sanders has completed 74.2 percent of his passes this season for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Hunter, the team’s two-way star, won the Heisman earlier this month. He has 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a wide receiver and four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 31 tackles as a cornerback.
–Field Level Media
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