Ana de Armas Surprises Jaguars With Message Ahead of Season

Ana de Armas Surprises Jaguars With Message Ahead of Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.The Colorado Buffaloes faithful may be used to seeing Travis Hunter light up Folsom Field, but this week, the two-way phenom found himself in the Hollywood spotlight, and not just from college footballs rabid national media.Actress Ana de Armas, star of the upcoming John Wick spin-off Ballerina, delivered a surprise message to Hunter and the Jacksonville Jaguars, who recently added the former Buffalo via the No.

2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.Hi Jaguars, this is Ana de Armas, she said in a video shared by the team.

I am so excited to have you be one of the very first to see my new film Ballerina.

Hope youre ready for it.

Wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming season.

Go Jags!pic.twitter.com/a3bHV7SUEX Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 3, 2025The message, brief but impactful, instantly went viral among Jaguars and Colorado fans alike.

Its a unique cross-section of Hollywood and college football.

Which is especially meaningful to Buffs fans who watched Hunters every step under Coach Deion Sanders in Boulder.Hunter, one of the most electrifying players in recent NCAA history, finished his final season at Colorado with 1,258 receiving yards with 15 touchdowns to go with 4 interceptions and 11 pass deflections, numbers that made him one of the most talked-about prospects of the 2025 draft class.

His selection by Jacksonville has sparked fresh optimism for a franchise coming off a disappointing 4-13 season.The Jaguars social media team smartly tied de Armas celebrity message into the rollout of their preseason content, amplifying both Ballerina and their hopes for a breakout year.

With quarterback Trevor Lawrence returning from injury and now throwing to Brian Thomas Jr.

and Hunter, Jacksonvilles offense has legitimate fireworks potential.And while de Armas didnt mention Hunter by name, her shoutout comes just as the rookie begins his transition from college star to pro spotlight.

A move not unlike her own rise from breakout actress to action lead in one of Hollywoods biggest franchises.Colorado fans may be torn watching Hunter suit up in teal instead of black and gold, but the connection is strong, and moments like this keep Buffaloes Nation invested in their former stars.

After all, a vote of confidence from a major A-list actress doesnt just promote a film, it puts a bright light on a player Buffs fans still claim as one of their own.Whether its Ballerina on the big screen or Travis Hunter on the turf, its clear the spotlights not fading anytime soon.Related: NFL analyst tells Deion Sanders it's time for Shedeur to be his own manRelated: Shedeur Sanders continues to show true colors during Browns' OTAsThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared..

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