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TRAVIS HUNTER NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-PAC-12 AT CB

TYLER KING, THE DENVER GAZETTE

Travis Hunter lived up to the sky high expectations in his first season at Colorado.

On Tuesday, he was recognized for his play with first team all-Pac-12 honors at cornerback, as well as second team all-conference honors as an all-purpose player.

The two-way star finished with 30 tackles, two for loss and three interceptions on defense, while racking up 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns on offense. He did all that while missing three and a half games with a lacerated liver.

The sophomore is also a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, which is given annually to the nation’s most versatile player.

As part of the Pac-12’s postseason awards handed out Tuesday, running back Dylan Edwards picked up honorable mention honors as a freshman offensive player. Additionally, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, safety Shilo Sanders and punter Mark Vassett were also named honorable mention.

Littleton native and Heritage High School grad Terrance Ferguson was named first team tight end for his stellar season at Oregon. Former Buffs wide receiver Brenden Rice, now at USC, was named to the conference’s second team offense.

Here’s a full list of the Pac-12 player of the year awards.

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Offensive: Oregon QB Bo Nix

Defensive: UCLA DL Laiatu Latu

Freshman offensive: Arizona QB Noah Fifita

Freshman defensive: California LB Cade Uluave

Coach of the Year: Washington’s Kalen DeBoer

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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