Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter reacted to a reporter asking him why he got baptized before a game.
While the National Football League (NFL) is often associated with “woke” initiatives and messaging, Hunter’s decision to get baptized and his subsequent statement do much to restore faith in the organization’s players. It shows that maybe the opinions of the corporate leaders don’t necessarily reflect those of the people making the plays.
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Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter responds to reporter who asked him why he got baptized before his game.
“It’s a crazy question. Why did I get baptized? It’s Sunday, it’s God’s day, and I’ve been planning to get baptized for a minute.”
“I want to change my life, I want… pic.twitter.com/9Inac36UoC
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 15, 2025
“Did you get baptized this morning?” the reporter asked.
“Yes,” Hunter answered.
“Why did you do that?” the reporter pressed.
“It’s a crazy question. Why did I get baptized?” the player chuckled.
“Yes, why did you choose to go to the church this morning,” she probed further.
“It’s Sunday, it’s God’s day, and I’ve been planning to get baptized for a minute. I want to change my life, I want to become a better man,” he revealed.
“What does it mean to you?” another voice can be heard asking.
“It means a lot, you know, becoming a better man, leaving my old flesh and just becoming the new Travis.”
X users weighed in on the clip:
American culture has been experiencing a role model shortage. Glad to see good men stepping up.
— Lotus (@lotuscheckmate) October 15, 2025
Best way to change your life is by putting your faith in Christ.
— Phantom Platypus (@PhantomPlatypus) October 15, 2025
Love this response!!! Congrats Travis
— Commonsenseprevails (@Commonsensepre2) October 15, 2025
He’s a great young man. Love to see this!
— American AF (@iAnonPatriot) October 15, 2025
The media hate to see another soul saved.
— AlwaysKnocking (@AlwaysKnocking) October 16, 2025
Hope he enjoys a successful career in Jacksonville.
— Town Square (@XTownSquareX) October 15, 2025
I’m now a fan.
Good on him, that’s wonderful. We’d have such a better world if every man wished to become a better man.
— Chip Franks ❤️ (@ChipFranks) October 15, 2025
Bravo young man!!! This is the way, more athletes need to follow.
Jesus Christ is the only way. ✝️
— vontae (@vontae300) October 15, 2025
Love this! To be a Christian is to welcome constant criticism. Handled like a pro!
— Adam Oney (@oneystar) October 15, 2025
Im so proud of you! Welcome to the family of God!
— Jeanne (@JeanneShrader) October 17, 2025
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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