Colorado Buffaloes star and soon-to-be NFL rookie Travis Hunter is an avid football fan and loves discussing the game’s rich history. Coming off an exceptional season as a cornerback and wide receiver, Hunter did more than enough to shut the mouths of critics who questioned his sustainability as a two-way star. Impacting the game on both sides of the ball, he went on to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy.
With the season over and Hunter waiting for the NFL Draft, he is using part of his downtime to look back on one crucial play from Super Bowl history.
Travis Hunter Recalls Emotional Moment From Super Bowl 47
During a recent segment on his “The Travis Hunter Show” alongside Boogie Knight, the Buffaloes star was asked about the most iconic play in Super Bowl history. Hunter deliberated over some of the greatest moments in football’s biggest game, and two plays came up in the conversation.
Hunter recalled a play from Super Bowl 47 that had him crying.
“I’d definitely say the one that dude from the Ravens, Jacoby Jones. Yeah, Jacoby Jones. When he returned that kick after the lights came back on. Boy, if you were a 49ers fan, that game really hurt you,” Hunter said. “I was in there crying.”
Hunter was referencing the late Jacoby Jones’ iconic 108-yard kickoff return touchdown in Super Bowl 47, right after the infamous Superdome blackout. Jones’ heroics gave the Baltimore Ravens momentum, helping them secure a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Hunter’s co-host Knight also considered another play to be the most iconic in the Super Bowl’s history.
“I would say the catch — when Eli Manning threw the pass, and the old boy caught it on his helmet. I’d definitely say that,” Knight said.
Knight, of course, was referring to David Tyree’s legendary “Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl 42. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning evaded multiple New England Patriots defenders before launching a deep pass that Tyree secured against his helmet while being tightly covered by Rodney Harrison.
This iconic reception kept the Giants’ game-winning drive alive, ultimately leading to their 17-14 upset victory over the Patriots.
Both plays mentioned are still discussed today. On Feb. 9, when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, we’ll see if another all-time play is in the waiting.