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Travis Hunter sixth player with Georgia ties to win Heisman Trophy

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Meet the 2021 class of the Super 11, where the AJC shines a light on Georgia's top high school football players. (Video by Ryon Horne; photos by Tyson Horne)
By AJC Sports
Updated Dec 15, 2024

Travis Hunter became the sixth player with Georgia ties to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.

Here is the list of local recipients for the trophy, awarded to the top player in college football:

Frank Sinkwich, 1942, University of Georgia

George Rogers, 1980, Duluth High

Herschel Walker, 1982, University of Georgia, Johnson County High

Charlie Ward, 1993, Thomas County Central High

Cam Newton, 2010, Westlake High

Travis Hunter, 2024, Collins Hill High

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