'Who am I sitting next to?': Travis Hunter's act of kindness on flight goes viral
Share this @internewscast.com


Related video: Travis Hunter selected second in NFL Draft

DENVER (KDVR) Just days after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder and weeks after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Travis Hunter is going viral, but not for his achievements, but for his kindness.

A woman took to Facebook to talk about her experience on a United flight from Denver, during which she met “the nicest young man.” That young man happened to be Hunter, a Heisman Trophy winner and rare two-way star who played both defensive back and receiver for Colorado.

But before Sandy Hawkins Combs noticed Hunter was a professional athlete, she noticed his character.

“I had the most wonderful flight home from Denver. I met the nicest young man who sat next to me. He offered to put my bag in the overhead compartment and helped me with my tray. He was always polite, saying ‘yes ma’am’ or ‘no ma’am.’ Anyone would be proud to have him as a son or grandson—so polite,” said Combs on Facebook.

Combs said she began to notice people congratulating Hunter, and that is when she realized the young man might be someone special.

“People walking by were saying congratulations, great job, or even taking pictures. I turned and asked him, ‘Who am I sitting next to?’ I looked at his Jaguar pants, smiled, and asked, ‘Are you an athlete?’ He smiled and said, ‘I’m Travis. Yes, I was drafted by the Jags,'” said Combs. ” I already told my sons I want his jersey.”

Simply introducing himself as “Travis,” Hunter left his mark on a United flight after his big week in Boulder, where he graduated as a first-generation student. “Sports Illustrated” said Hunter wore those Jaguars pajama pants underneath his graduation gown at his commencement ceremony, visible below his calves, then boarded his cross-country flight.

As Hunter prepares to start his new career in Jacksonville, he now has a new fan in Combs.

“He’s so humble and down-to-earth—I would have never guessed he was a professional athlete. JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you did good! I will be buying tickets,” she said.

Before the two went their separate ways, Hunter and Combs snapped a selfie that has now captured the internet’s heart.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Anti-War Expert Claims Iran Not Pursuing Nuclear Weapons

() The editorial director of Antiwar.com is challenging Israel’s claims that Iran…

Las Vegas Police Investigate Airline Employee for Alleged $263,000 Luggage Scam

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) An Allegiant Air employee allegedly stole hundreds of thousands…

US Plans to Continue Holding Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil in Custody

A federal judge on Friday determined that Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist…

Prepare for Rising Temperatures in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, a pocket of dry air will move in,…

US History’s Longest-Serving Legislative Leader Sentenced: 7 1/2 Years for Federal Corruption

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career…

Shooting Occurs During Altercation at Orlando Union Rescue Mission

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was shot Friday afternoon when a fight…

Safety Issues Arise as Tesla Robotaxis Near Launch

AUSTIN (Nexstar) On a quiet street in the Mueller neighborhood of Austin…

Marines Make First Civilian Arrest in LA During Protests Against Immigration Raids

U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles on Friday for the first time…

Court Halts Trump’s Election Executive Order, Agreeing with Democrats on Overreach Claims

ATLANTA – A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s plans to…

Body Camera Videos Made Public in SPD Force Incidents

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — News 3 has obtained some of the body…

Missouri Governor Deploys National Guard and Declares Emergency

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State…

Southern California Grandmother Chooses to Relocate to Mexico, Departing from Her Family

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) Loved ones are heartbroken after a grandmother chose to…