GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Former Gwinnett County football standout and Colorado star Travis Hunter has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.

Hunter will attend the ceremony in New York along with fellow finalists Dillon Gabriel of Oregon, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State and Cam Ward of Miami.

The winner will be announced Saturday night during an 8 p.m. show on ESPN.

Collins Hill High School will host a Heisman Trophy party. The event will feature Hunter’s friends, teachers and current students from Collins Hills attending the ceremony. They’ll be ready to celebrate when he wins.

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Hunter and Jeanty are the favorites to win the Heisman, with Hunter splitting his time at cornerback and wide receiver. If Hunter takes home the trophy, he will join Michigan’s Charles Woodson as the only two-way players to win.

Hunter was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He recorded 31 tackles, 11 pass breakups and four interceptions. At the wide receiver slot, he led the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns. He ranks second in the conference with 1,152 yards.

Hunter’s 21 receiving plays for 20 yards now lead the nation.

If Hunter takes home the trophy, he will join Michigan’s Charles Woodson as the only two-way players to win.

The Heisman Trophy, named after former Georgia Tech head coach John Heisman, has been awarded annually since 1935 to the most outstanding college football player. A panel of 900 media members and former Heisman winners will cast their votes.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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