Five people charged for threatening Colorado State player who sent Travis Hunter to hospital after late hit

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On Sept. 16, Travis Hunter was hospitalized after taking a late hit from Colorado State's Henry Blackburn.

The two-way Colorado star reportedly suffered a lacerated spleen and missed the Buffaloes' next three games.

Hunter and Blackburn were able to make amends shortly after the hit, but that didn't stop fans from sending harsh messages to Blackburn.

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 Coaches, teammates, and fans react after wide receiver Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes was hit near the sideline on a pass attempt by defensive back Henry Blackburn, #11 of the Colorado State Rams, at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Fort Collins Police said that Blackburn received roughly 7,000 threats on social media because of the hit, and they have hit five people with misdemeanor charges.

Of the four, one is an adult, and the other four are juveniles.

Police did not release the specific charges "due to statutory protections of juvenile offenders," but they were each issued a court summons.

"It is common for emotions to run high during sporting events," Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda said in a statement. "However, making threats to the physical safety of a person will not be tolerated and will be investigated fully by FCPS."

Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) walks on the field against the Colorado State Rams during the first half at Folsom Field. (Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports)

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Less than two weeks after the hit, Rams defensive lineman James Mitchell