Colorado's Travis Hunter featured for limited edition trading cards

Leaf is currently offering an anime-style card of the Buffaloes two-way star

The reigning Paul Hornung Award winner has added another NIL deal to his impressive list. Colorado's two-way star Travis Hunter has inked an exclusive partnership with trading card company Leaf. He'll be featured in his own limited edition anime-style trading card available for purchase. 

Hunter's card design, in addition to a version of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, are the creation of Japanese illustrator, manga artist and caricature artist, Shion Minabe. The web-exclusive metal cards, available for $19.99, are a part of the 2024 Leaf Metal ANIME NATION collection. They are print to order through January 22 and will be numbered to the final print run. 

"The Anime Nation Set, created with original artwork in the Anime style by Shion Minabe, has gained significant traction, offering collectors an exciting and enjoyable way to collect cards featuring their favorite athletes," CJ Breen, Leaf's Director Of Marketing and Licensing, told SI. "The recent launch of Jalen Milroe and Travis Hunter editions reflects Leaf's ability to tap into the vast NIL fanbase within the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness agreements."

With an NIL valuation of $2 Million, Hunter is currently ranked seventh in On3.com's NIL Top 100. He has secured deals with Marriott, Squishmallows, Warner Bros, FreeForm Sports, and American Eagle to name a few. 

Hunter was a dominant force for the Buffaloes on both sides of the ball last season. As a wide receiver, Hunter recorded 57 receptions, 721 yards, and five touchdowns. At cornerback, he finished with 30 tackles, three interceptions and five pass breakups. As a result, Hunter became the school's first consensus All-American since Nate Solder in 2010.