A risk-free investment as a fifth-round pick, Travis isn’t guaranteed to take the reins when Rodgers eventually lets them go.
However, he has all the tools at his disposal if New York develops him properly. The 24-year-old flourished in his final collegiate season before a gruesome foot injury cut it short. He threw for 2,756 yards, 20 touchdowns and two interceptions. He won both the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and he finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting.
He left Florida State as the school’s career leader in total offense (10,554), rushing yards by a QB (1,910) and TDs by a QB (31).
Just as importantly, he has come back from injury to make it to the NFL.
“Never. I mean I love adversity,” Travis said when asked if he ever doubted he would play again. “I love waking up every single day and having to choose. It just makes the story that much cooler. I’ve always said that from the day I broke my leg until now. I love it. There’s never been a doubt in my mind. “
Now, with the luxury of being able to take time to adjust and adjust, Travis can continue to focus on perfecting the small things needed to succeed as a professional — even if ultimately proving himself as part of the succession plan . in the back of his mind.
“I think about it a lot,” Travis said of potentially taking over for Rodgers. “But right now I’m just focused on where my feet are. Just getting healthy and making everyone around me better. Being a great teammate.”
As for whether he sees himself as a starter in the league, he’s as tough as he was coming back from injury.
“Yes, sir. 100 percent,” Travis said.
The current goal is still to get back to full health before training camp. After that, he will have the opportunity to strengthen that confidence.