Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, it has been reported that Colorado Buffaloes dual-threat wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is planning on signing with Lil Wayne’s sports agency company to represent him in the future. As a result of this news, football fans seem to be divided about whether or not they like Hunter’s decision.
Young Money APAA Sports was purchased by Wayne in 2016 and now represents numerous NFL, NCAA, NBA, and FIFA talents.
Social Media Reacted to Travis Hunter’s Agency Decision
One social media user discussed and reported on how Hunter would be signing with Wayne’s sports company, with the Buffaloes’ star player becoming the highest profile athlete in the agency in the process.
“𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Travis Hunter is signing with Lil Wayne’s agency, Young Money APAA Sports, per
@FOS He will be the highest-profile athlete represented by Young Money,” they stated.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Travis Hunter is signing with Lil Wayne’s agency, Young Money APAA Sports, per @FOS
He will be the highest-profile athlete represented by Young Money. pic.twitter.com/DQKZt8vlhl
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 29, 2024
In response, one user detailed how though they like Hunter, but they believed that he was too focused on the money at this point in his career.
“Ugh. I like him, but he’s all about the money. I wouldn’t draft him in round 1 if I were a GM,” they explained.
Ugh. I like him, but he’s all about the money. I wouldn’t draft him in round 1 if I were a GM
— Jessie (@tram2022) December 29, 2024
Another individual thought the move was a positive one for Hunter and his career moving forward.
“This could be a good move,” they indicated.
This could be a good move.
— Tim Diesel (@timjdiesel) December 30, 2024
However, another social media user took a much different tone and outlined how they believe that Hunter should have signed with a different agency.
“I love lil Wayne but he shouldn’t have signed with young money sports 😂 this is a disaster in the making,” they expressed.
I love lil Wayne but he shouldn’t have signed with young money sports 😂 this is a disaster in the making
— NSBrooklynTV (@NSBrooklyn5) December 30, 2024
Travis Hunter’s Future Outlook
As is clear, social media is divided about whether they think Hunter’s decision to join Wayne’s sports company was a positive one. However, this decision is not expected to negatively impact Hunter’s draft projection in the slightest.
In Pro Football Network’s latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Hunter was taken No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“There’s not much more to say about Travis Hunter at this point. The Colorado weapon has arguably the greatest ball skills of this generation as a wide receiver. That makes him the unquestioned top dog in that respect at cornerback. He’s darty and fast and, in 2024, played with more physicality than in the past.
“Hunter isn’t perfect as a man coverage defender. He could use a bit more mass and physicality to his frame. However, his coverage intelligence is unmatched. Only Pat Surtain II carries any argument for being an equal in that department. Defensively, Hunter’s mental process as a receiver allows him to get into the head of opposing WRs. As a receiver, he’s elevated his game as a route runner.
“While Hunter’s true calling card would be his ability to attack the football, the acrobatic catches aren’t what he’s best at, either. His most remarkable trait is his ability to feel out his move post-catch while maintaining full attention on the incoming football. If he had a sturdier frame, he’d be one of the most dangerous NFL offensive weapons after the catch.”