Travis Hunter's mother's great relationship with Muhammad Ali's wife takes a step further

   

Travis Hunter is currently waiting to find out which NFL franchise he will be representing when the 2025 season gets underway, but his mother has been making moves right now.

 

The mother of the Colorado Buffaloes star, Ferrante Edmonds, recently had a very special moment as she reunited Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali's widow, presented from her own collection boxing gloves signed by the legendary boxer himself, to Travis Hunter at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Hunter has been named the Emerging G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) Award recipient from the Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. March 3, 2025with boxing legend Muhammad Ali's wife.

 

Hunter got felicitated at the Muhammad Ali Center and Edmonds has long been one of his biggest supporters.

She made a speech at the Can We Talk Sports show's Sports Mom Conference 2025 where she said: "So the doors that God has for you, nobody can shut... So why are you worrying about addressing something... I don't have time to go back. If I'm going back I am missing the blessing that have for me in the front."

She said a picture on Instagram with Lonnie Ali from when the pair met at the center and captioned it: "Had an amazing time with Muhammad Ali wife Lonnie Ali #muhammadcenter."

Hunter's future still unknown

With the Colorado product's ability to dominate both as a wide receiver and a cornerback, the debate over his ideal position continues.

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky has now weighed in, offering a compelling take on where the Colorado star should play at the next level.

Hunter, who electrified fans in 2024 with his two-way play, showcased elite talent on both offense and defense.

He broke a Colorado record with 14 receiving touchdowns while also making a significant impact on defense with four interceptions and eleven pass breakups.

His versatility has led to comparisons with NFL greats, and Orlovsky believes his true potential lies at wide receiver.

"Sometimes when he gets the ball in his hands, Travis Hunter looks like Randy Moss. ... Sometimes he looks like Tyreek Hill," Orlovsky said on ESPN.