Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have the largest disability insurance in CFB history to cover their bowl games.

Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are doing something some players taken in the NFL Draft won’t do: playing in their school’s bowl game.

Because they were playing BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 1, on Sept. 28, Sanders and Hunter each had past disability insurance policies. In the event that one side is seriously injured during the game

“We have a lot of players that we can draft. They get draft grade, they’re handicapped (guaranteed) for the entire season. We want to make sure that if something happens They will take responsibility for this,” head coach Deon Sanders said at a press conference Monday.

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Colorado quarterback Shader Sanders (2) jogs onto the field during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Field. (Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn photo)

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“We have two players that could be the first two picks in the NFL Draft. I think we all know who those two guys are. And I think they got the highest amount of coverage ever. in college football It’s more than anyone else. who have played this many college football games So we are very happy and excited,” Sanders continued.

Rick George, Colorado athletic director It confirmed Sanders’ statement that the policy was the highest ever in college football history.

George has said multiple times that it was Sanders’ idea to pursue additional compensation for Shader. Sanders and Hunter

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn photo)

Both Shader, Sanders and Hunter are projected to be in the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Hunter, two rising stars, defeated Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to win the Heisman Trophy after one of the most incredible years in college football history.

As a wide receiver Hunter caught 92 passes for 1,152 yards and totaled 14 touchdowns. Hunter won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via Image Imagn)

Hunter also received the Bednarik Award as the nation’s best defensive player. By becoming the first player to win against both Bednarik and Biletnikoff.

As a defender Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.

For Sanders The Colorado quarterback completed 69.3% of his passes while throwing for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.

The star quarterback helped lead Colorado to a 9-3 record this season, a big improvement after finishing 4-8 last season.

Sanders received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is given to the nation’s top quarterback who exemplifies character. academic success and sports are the best

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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shader Sanders (2) before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn photo)

Sanders was also named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.

Sanders and Miami quarterback Cam Ward are expected to be the first two quarterbacks taken off the board in April.

As of the end of Week 16 in the NFL, the New York Giants currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in next April’s draft. and is in prime position to draft one of Colorado’s top stars.

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