Colorado will retire Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 and Travis Hunter's No. 12 during the upcoming spring game ceremony. Both players made significant impacts during their two seasons with the team, leading to the retirement of their numbers as the fifth and sixth in the football program's history. Sanders and Hunter follow in the footsteps of other esteemed players like Byron White, Joe Romig, Bobby Anderson, and Rashaan Salaam.
Hunter, a versatile player who excelled at wide receiver and cornerback, garnered attention for his Heisman Trophy campaign, while Sanders set numerous passing records for the Colorado offense. Both players are anticipated to be top picks in the upcoming NFL draft on April 24. Their contributions were essential in revitalizing the Buffaloes program under the coaching of Deion Sanders, culminating in a successful 9-4 season and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl.
During his time at Colorado, Hunter showcased his skills on both offense and defense, accumulating impressive statistics and earning several prestigious awards, including the Walter Camp Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Meanwhile, Sanders received accolades such as the Johnny Unitas award and the Big 12 offensive player of the year title for his exceptional performance, which included breaking over 100 school records in passing touchdowns, passer rating, and completion percentage.