Colorado’s Travis Hunter has been named winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal

LAS VEGAS, NV – December 9, 2024 – Colorado’s Travis Hunter has been named winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal. Hunter is a two way player, but as a defender only, his 4 interceptions were 3rd most in the Big 12. Hunter also led the conference in passes defended, with the 4th most of any player from a power conference.

The announcement came Monday afternoon at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Lott IMPACT® Trophy Annual Award Show.

This is the 21st year the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, has been presented to college football‘s best defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT® on and off the field. IMPACT® is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

Hunter is the first winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, to be from the University of Colorado.

Other finalists included Caleb Downs (Ohio State), Mikail Kamara (Indiana) and Nic Scourton (Texas A&M).

Ronnie Lott spoke at the event, as did his teammate and fellow College Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen. Joel Klatt from Fox Sports was the emcee.

The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, was awarded ahead of the National Football Foundation’s 66th annual awards dinner, which will take place tomorrow also at Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Each of the four finalists were presented with Axia watches, and as the winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Travis Hunter and up to five guests will receive a free flight courtesy of LIVT, the award’s aviation partner.

Previous Winners of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy
2004 – David Pollack, Georgia
2005 – DeMeco Ryans, Alabama
2006 – Dante Hughes, Cal
2007 – Glenn Dorsey, LSU
2008 – James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
2009 – Jerry Hughes, TCU
2010 – J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
2011 – Luke Kuechly, Boston College
2012 – Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
2013 – Anthony Barr, UCLA
2014 – Eric Kendricks, UCLA
2015 – Carl Nassib, Penn State
2016 – Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
2017 – Josey Jewell, Iowa
2018 – Josh Allen, Kentucky
2019 – Derek Brown, Auburn
2020 – Paddy Fisher, Northwestern
2021 – Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
2022 – Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
2023 – Junior Colson, Michigan

FINALISTS NAMED FOR LOTT IMPACT® TROPHY, PRESENTED BY ALLIED UNIVERSAL

This Year’s Ceremony Will Be Part of the National Football Foundation’s Program In Las Vegas

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – November 27, 2024 – The finalists for the 2024 Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, are Caleb Downs (Ohio State S), Travis Hunter (Colorado CB), and Mikail Kamara (Indiana DL), and Nic Scourton (Texas A&M DE).

The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, will be awarded on December 9 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV, as part of the National Football Foundation festivities surrounding the 66th NFF Awards Dinner.  Joel Klatt of Fox Sports returns as the emcee of the event.

The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, is awarded annually to the nation’s top defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT® on and off the field. IMPACT® is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

This is the 21st year the trophy has been given by The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation. 

The four finalists will each receive engraved AXIA watches, commemorating their selection as a finalist. Additionally, the winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, will receive a charter flight courtesy of LIVT, a partner of the award. 

Allied Universal is the leading defender of safety and security, protecting people, businesses, and communities in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Media who wish to attend the awards presentation may request credentials by contacting Trent Rush (trush@lottimpacttrophy.org) by December 2.

Previous Winners of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy
2004 — David Pollack, Georgia
2005 — DeMeco Ryans, Alabama
2006 — Dante Hughes, Cal
2007 — Glenn Dorsey, LSU
2008 — James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
2009 — Jerry Hughes, TCU
2010 — J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
2011 — Luke Kuechly, Boston College
2012 — Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
2013 — Anthony Barr, UCLA
2014 — Eric Kendricks, UCLA
2015 — Carl Nassib, Penn State
2016 — Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
2017 — Josey Jewell, Iowa
2018 — Josh Allen, Kentucky
2019 — Derek Brown, Auburn
2020 — Paddy Fisher, Northwestern
2021 — Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
2022 — Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
2023 — Junior Colson, Michigan