The limelight on the Heisman winner has grown brighter and brighter. And all along, the headlines about his fiancée have followed close behind.
Many fans are not fond of Hunter's fiancee, Leanna Lenee, and believe she is being unfaithful and using the cornerback/wide receiver hybrid for his money and popularity. That viewpoint has been echoed by public figures, including former All-Pro Dez Bryant, rapper and actor Bow Wow and comedian Godfrey.
Shedeur Sanders delivered a pointed message to critics chiming in on teammate Travis Hunter’s personal life. In a post shared Sunday evening on X, the Colorado quarterback, 22, defended the Buffaloes’ two-way star, whose relationship with fiancée Leanna Lenee has been the subject of ridicule following his Heisman Trophy win earlier this month.
But Baumgardner revised his prediction in an updated mock draft on Dec. 18, suggesting Hunter could fall to No. 4 overall. That may have changed on Sunday, with a big shakeup at the bottom of the NFL standings that could clear the way for his next destination.
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter has had a December to remember, having inked a deal with Adidas on Dec. 12 and won the Heisman Trophy two days later. However, according to Hunter, the deal was even sweeter than the average athletic shoe contract. The top NFL draft prospect made sure his brother, Trayvis, had a stake in the deal.
Colorado Buffs star and future first-round pick Travis Hunter doesn't care what people have to say about his fiancee. Hunter's fiancee Leanna Lenee went
Travis has taken care of himself and makes sure that each and every week, he’s prepared to play.” Still, this sort of double duty would be a bit much to expect in the NFL. Even for Hunter, 21, considered the most gifted athlete poised for the NFL ...
Curious about why Travis Hunter’s girlfriend, Leanna Lenee, is facing backlash? A viral video has placed the NFL star’s partner under intense scrutiny, sparking debates among fans. So, what is the truth behind Travis Hunter’s girlfriend’s viral video and why are fans criticizing her?
"Don't draft (Travis Hunter) if you're not gonna give him the opportunity to play on both sides of the ball," Deion Sanders said.
Sounds like, at least according to Sanders, Hunter doesn't plan on picking a side once he goes pro. On top of winning the Heisman Trophy, the versatile 21-year-old won his second consecutive Paul Hornung Award as college football's most versatile player, and was also named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.