Deion Sanders reaction: CFB fans, media react to No. 1 2022 recruit signing with Jackson State
By Keith Farner
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Deion Sanders flipped the No. 1 overall 2022 recruit, Travis Hunter, a cornerback out of Suwanee, Georgia (Collins Hill) near Atlanta, as he changed his mind from Florida State.
Hunter had been committed to Florida State since March, but Coach Prime and Jackson State pulled off the flip in dramatic fashion. Hunter at his announcement ceremony tossed hats from Georgia and Florida State before he put on a Jackson State hat, and other clothing.
Fans and media alike discussed what a gamechanger it is for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Here’s a sampling of how fans and media reacted to Sanders’ decision:
Travis Hunter thanked Coach @DeionSanders for the opportunity. Wow. Chills. Truly historic, only on @11AliveNews https://t.co/RGJjcTvDCR
— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) December 15, 2021
Glad for Travis Hunter, he’s changing the game already 🔥
— Jaron 😎 (@allthehype_) December 15, 2021
if Travis Hunter (#1 player in highschool football) flips from FSU to Jackson State, that’s a HUUUUGE dub for HBCU’s
— Its The Funk Baby 🏆 (@GooseSkywalker) December 15, 2021
Was just on the phone with an FBS head coach a bit ago who asked me when Travis Hunter was going to announce that he was going to play for Deion Sanders and an HBCU. Next words out of his mouth: “This will be a game-changer.”
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 15, 2021
Travis Hunter news… insanity man.
— Anthony Talanca (@atalanca) December 15, 2021
Travis Hunter about to show out in front of 300 people! Instead of 80k in Doak.
Can’t beat $1m as an 18 year old tho
— Florence Velasceaux (@Lorenz_Velasco) December 15, 2021
Wow… what a move. Deion Sanders still doing Deion Sanders things. Credit to Travis Hunter as well hope he succeeds. https://t.co/jIduypsA7h
— Florida Preps FB (@FloridaPrepsFB) December 15, 2021
⭐️🐅 @DeionSanders is changing the game at @GoJSUTigersFB pic.twitter.com/jPimwUZcZ9
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 15, 2021
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
