Travis Hunter Surprises Young Football Player Training In His Backyard

The Jaguars cornerback and wide receiver paid a surprise visit to a young football player while training in his backyard.

It's been quite the weekend for Travis Hunter. First, he marries Leanna De La Fuente, aka Leanna Lenne, in Athens, Tennessee, at The Barn in front of his family, friends, former teammates, and associates.

The former Jackson State and Colorado star noticed a young football player was training alone in his backyard. Suddenly, Travis, Leanna, and his entourage walked up and surprised him during his session.

He greeted Hunter, grabbed his cell phone, asked for a photo, and called his family to come outside to meet the Jaguars' first-round draft pick.

Travis Hunter's surprise demonstrated his genuine spirit and will connect well with the young people in the DUVAL!

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Over the past year, especially, the previous few weeks, Travis Hunter has had an intriguing life as an iconic sports figure.

Check out his impressive whirlwind timeline:

• Dec. 14: Wins the Heisman Trophy
• April 19: Colorado Jersey Retired  
• April 26: Drafted by the NFL  
• May 13: Graduated from Colorado  
• May 24: Married Leanna De La Fuentes
• _________: Sign Rookie Contract
• _________: Start First NFL Game

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter is selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the number two pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The rookie cornerback and wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars had a great three seasons in college football. From the moment he flipped his commitment from Florida State to Jackson State, he was molded by Coach Prime, led the NCAA in snap counts on the field, took home the Heisman Trophy, and get drafted as the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. Hunter has been on an epic journey.

People are anticipating his impact on Jacksonville, the franchise, and the city whose fans have been longing for a superstar of Hunter's magnitude. One characteristic of Travis is that he is a very humble yet extremely confident athlete.

We look forward to his performance on the football field in Duval! Congratulations to The Hunters on their nuptials.

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TRAVIS AND LEANNA WED

HBCU football icon and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter married his fiancé, Leanna De La Fuente, in a private service on Saturday afternoon in Athens, Tennessee. The couple met in 2022 and were engaged in February 2024 during his time with the Colorado Buffaloes.    

Among the wedding guests was rap star Lil Wayne, along side his family and friends, according to Colorado reporter Jeff Hauser. BarberG gave him a fresh haircut before Hunter wore an all-white tuxedo.

The Hunters | Credit: Overtime

From the initial videos and photos, it isn't easy to see if his former coach, Deion Sanders, and friend, Shedeur Sanders, attended the nuptials.

Hunter unveiled and gifted his bride a black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800 at the reception.

After three years of college, Travis Hunter graduated from the University of Colorado with honors. Lenee finished her undergraduate studies in two years at Kennesaw State University in 2022.

Travis and Leanna share their adventures as a couple on a YouTube channel and perform dance moves on TikTok.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks to his lane during the first organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Monday, May 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Hunter as the No. 2 overall draft pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in April. After getting reps at the Jaguars rookie minicamp, he will play the cornerback and wide receiver positions this season.

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