WATCH: Travis Hunter throws first pitch at Savannah Bananas game
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter threw out the first pitch at the Savannah Bananas game Friday.
The former Jackson State Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes player is a projected top ten pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
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