After George Pickens, Justin Fields, Bo Nix, and Deshaun Watson, Travis Hunter is the latest high-profile alumni from Cam Newton’s C1N program to emerge as a hot prospect in the NFL draft. Hunter, though, stands out because no other athlete from the program has won the Heisman Trophy.
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Hours after the Heisman ceremony, C1N program’s Instagram handle shared a carousel on their page dedicated to Travis. And the first image featured Cam and Travis posing next to the Trophy.
The program congratulated Travis in the caption, and encouraged the Buffs superstar to continue making them proud during his NFL career.
“On behalf of the whole C1N Family, we want to say congrats to our very own C1N alum Travis Hunter on being named this year’s Heisman award winner. Keep making us proud!” the caption read.
The second slide of the post was a highlight reel (and commentary) showcasing Travis’ legacy with the 7v7 program. That was followed by another candid picture of Newton and Hunter from their time together in the program.
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The C1N program by Cam is a 7v7 football initiative aimed at helping athletes aged 12-18 develop holistically. From skills and fitness to character, it strives to help young athletes become the best version of themselves before progressing to college football.
The program holds a lot of importance for Cam because it is his way of giving back to the sport. Even today, he spends time with the kids in the program and mentors them directly. And Travis’ success means a lot to the former Panthers playmaker.
The C1N program also holds events across countries with cash prizes to foster competition at the youth level. What’s truly striking is its alumni list.
According to the C1N’s official website, the initiative has produced over 30 professional players, some of whom have gone on to win five National Championships.
