Travis Hunter, a two-way star of the Jacksonville Jaguars, performed a Marine Corps workout without a hitch

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2025, 14:10 IST

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A year-old video resurfaced showing Travis Hunter, then with the Colorado Buffaloes under Deion Sanders, effortlessly completing the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test twice. While some fans were impressed by Hunter's athleticism, others, including Marine veterans, argued that the CFT is a standard test and should be easily achievable for any professional athlete.

Travis Hunter, a two-way star of the Jacksonville Jaguars, performed a Marine Corps workout without a hitch

(Image via Getty: Travis Hunter)

On May 17, MLFootball shared a video of Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback, Travis Hunter. The video showed Hunter performing the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test with absolute ease. Some X users wowed him. One fan wrote, “Man Travis is just remarkable. Barely breathing hard after all that.” Another said, “Damn, no longer a civilian. Guy really worked hard for that.” and a third user commented, “Superior genetics.”But the surprising part? This is a throwback video! The video was shot a year ago! When Travis Hunter belonged to the Colorado Buffaloes! And he was trained under the guidance of NFL legend Deion Sanders. Also, Hunter did the Marine Corps workout twice back then! Check out this video:

5⭐️Travis Hunter DOMINATES Marine Corps Workout! TWICE! #TravisHunter #ColoradoFootball #CoachPrime

Fans say Travis Hunter performing the Marine Corps workout is not special, instead, it’s something expected from athletes

While some netizens appreciated the effort made by Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round, 2nd overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, while others expressed that it’s expected for athletes to complete a Marine Corps workout! Check out their reactions:

“Why would you even think that a standout professional athlete couldn't do this workout with ease? Makes no sense.”“He’s a professional athlete… if he can’t accomplish the CFT with ease I would be worried… I’ve seen marines do this with cigarettes in their mouths after a night of binge drinking..”“This is the CFT. This isn’t anything special lol go do the obstacle course in boots, utes and full kit.”“Give a marine a multi million dollar contract and see how fast he does it too”“Not trying to brag but this isn’t all that hard. It’s more difficult in boots and utes in the summer heat but this is something all pro athletes should be able to do with ease.”“And? The marine workout is done by EVERY MARINE and they aren't anything special.”“Every marine does this….. like literally every marine does this. It’s the combat fitness test. It would be alarming if he couldn’t do it”“Marine Veteran here. That’s the CFT. Nothing special so it’s expected for any professional athlete to perform well on this fitness test. Also, Marines conduct this test in boots and utes.”Also Read: Lamar Jackson won MVP in 2023, Josh Allen won MVP in 2024, who will win in 2025? | NFL News - The Times of India

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