They say family sticks closer than glue, and in the world of Travis Hunter, that couldn’t ring truer. Amid a whirlwind of Heisman celebrations and on-field dominance on both sides of the ball, the Colorado Buffaloes two-way star is weathering the storm of personal controversy. Sharing the headlines alongside is his high school sweetheart and fiancée, Leanna Lenee. Well, it’s just sad to see adults so invested in a man’s personal life. Yet, in true Hunter fashion, playing both defense and offense, defending his girl from the accusations, he’s flipped the script—shifting the spotlight to a heartwarming family moment with his younger brother.
When the Buffs star Travis Hunter inked a multi-year, $3.2 million NIL partnership with Adidas, he didn’t just secure a personal deal. He made it a family matter. He brought in baby bro, Trayvis Hunter along for the ride. As the Heisman holder told his brother upon welcoming him to the deal: “Welcome to the Adidas family Dawg.”
Rivals posted a heartwarming video on Instagram showing their brotherly bond, with the caption, This is what it’s all about 👏. In the clip, Hunter is seen embracing and hugging his little bro, giving him the surprise that he is an Adidas athlete too now. Family comes first, and Travis Hunter made it clear he wasn’t signing with a company that wouldn’t include his family. “I ain’t signing nothing that ain’t got no family involved,” he explained in a recent video. Adidas understood the assignment.
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A really wholesome effort, but things are kinda sad now for the superstar. His Heisman win should have been a celebration of triumph, but his girlfriend Leanna Lenee has stolen some of that shine. The relationship, which once seemed picture-perfect, has come under intense scrutiny following a series of viral moments and social media speculation.
Which first surfaced in a video from Hunter’s last game at Colorado. Then, at the Heisman ceremony, Lenee’s body language sparked internet chatter to the point that people were making deep dives on social media to try and dig up dirt about their every appearance. One clip, showing her delayed reaction to standing and clapping for Hunter, where Coach Deion Sanders had to tell Lenee to stand for him, left fans questioning the state of their relationship.
Adding fuel to the fire, an old music video of Lenee resurfaced, showing her dancing provocatively in a music video with an artist. A harmless moment from her past but one that fans have blown out of proportion. The speculation reached a boiling point, prompting both Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee to delete their social media accounts. “Y’all hate on me then you go hate on my girl,” Hunters said on a live stream in mid-December.
His mental health has been a growing concern among his supporters with this ongoing controversy. Balancing the pressures of a historic college football season and personal drama would test even the strongest among us. Hunter will likely spend the next four months getting into shape for the upcoming NFL Draft. While the internet continues to dissect his relationship with Leanna Lenee, it’s clear that Travis Hunter’s heart belongs to his family.
Good to see Travis Hunter still has some genuine fans
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Thank God people spared this wholesome family moment without any negative comments. This video emerged as a welcome reprieve. As the younger Hunter, Trayvis is a budding star wide receiver with 496 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season at Effingham County High School.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the heartfelt moment, flooding the post with positivity. One user summed it up perfectly: “Any big bro’s dream man… frfr.” This sentiment resonated with many who admired the Buffs star for using his platform to uplift his family. “Generational wealth 💯,” another fan commented, highlighting the long-term impact of Hunter’s decision.
A particularly emotional comment read, “Thank you for posting something positive 💯🙏🏾.” In a time where social media often magnifies negativity, this post served as a refreshing reminder of the good moments worth celebrating.
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Another fan chimed in, “Yessir 💯,” echoing the collective joy felt by the Hunter’s supporters. Be it his fiancée or his brother, Hunter always has their back. Noting that, one fan put it, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 my brother’s keeper.” Now, as the Hunter brothers rise, they remind us that sometimes the best way to weather a storm is to anchor yourself in family. And in this case, the internet agrees.
