Travis Hunter Gives Fans 'Chills' in Viral Madden NFL 26 Trailer

Travis Hunter Gives Fans ‘Chills’ in Viral Madden NFL 26 Trailer originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Former Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter made history as one of three featured athletes in the return of EA Sports College Football. Now he’s getting a different look with the iconic video game maker in Madden NFL 26.

The trailer for the game was released and fans are noticing huge differences. Hunter was featured in the preview, snagging a touchdown catch before breaking into backflip and twist celebration. The Jacksonville Jaguars top rookie was part of stars in the first-look, alongside Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Ashton Jeanty.

Hunter is already being recognized among football’s elite even before the 2025 season. While he received a 99 overall rating in EA’s College Football 25, ‘Saucy-T’ will likely be in the mid-80s for his first NFL appearance. Fans are eager to see how they rate Hunter in the latest release.

Hunter was selected by the Jaguars with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted cornerback and second-highest drafted wide receiver in NFL history.

The feat matched the highest draft pick in CU history alongside Bo Matthews (No. 2 overall to the San Diego Chargers in 1974). Hunter is just the fourth top 5 pick in CU history, also joining Byron White (No.4 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1938) and Michael Westbrook (No. 4 to the Washington Redskins in 1995).

Hunter became the most decorated player in college football history last year being named the consensus national player of the year by winning the Heisman, Walter Camp Award and both the AP and Sporting News Player of the Year honors.

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 will be available on August 14.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.

Travis Hunter Gives Fans ‘Chills’ in Viral Madden NFL 26 Trailer

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