Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney smiles after returning and interception for a touchdown against Oklahoma State on Nov. 29, 2024, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) Watching Travis Hunter win a plethora of awards last week, including the Heisman Trophy, has made an impact on his Colorado teammates. Head coach Deion Sanders had Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders stand in front of the team earlier this week, talked about the awards both of them won and pointed out that some of them could be next. Cornerback DJ McKinney is taking the inspiration from Hunter and the message from Coach Prime to heart. “Man, it was amazing, just seeing him walk into the after party with the Heisman Trophy,” said McKinney, who was one of several Buffs who made the trip to New York City to support Hunter when he won the Heisman on Dec.