Jacksonville Jaguars fans have plenty to celebrate as their rookie sensation, Travis Hunter, wraps up his first week of OTAs with a major personal milestone on the horizon. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is set to marry his longtime girlfriend, Leanna Lenee, this Saturday, May 24, 2025, in a private ceremony near Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today, the 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner and his high school sweetheart from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia, are ready to say “I do” after getting engaged last year. Adding a heartfelt touch, Hunter’s father, Travis Hunter Sr., has been granted permission to attend while completing probation from a 2023 arrest, making it a family affair.
Hunter’s journey to this moment is as inspiring as his play on the field. The two-way phenom, who dazzled at Colorado with 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns as a receiver, plus 4 interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a cornerback, was the Jaguars’ prize after a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns. Jacksonville sent the No. 5 pick, a second-rounder, a fourth-rounder, and a 2026 first-round pick to secure the versatile star, drafted right after Tennessee took quarterback Cam Ward first overall. Hunter’s already turning heads at OTAs, with coach Liam Coen marveling at his “endless” stamina and quarterback Trevor Lawrence praising his “juice” and playmaking.
The wedding news adds a feel-good layer to Hunter’s story. He and Lenee, who started as friends before dating, have been a tight-knit duo through his rise from high school standout to 2024 Heisman winner. Their Tennessee nuptials—set against the scenic backdrop of the Tennessee River and Great Smoky Mountains—come just as Hunter’s impressing at Jaguars’ practices, where he’s focused on receiver duties but is expected to add defensive reps soon. Fans got a glimpse of his personality when he rocked Jaguars pajama pants under his graduation gown at Colorado’s commencement, a nod to his new team after becoming the first in his family to earn a degree.
On the field, Hunter’s joining a Jaguars offense ready to break out. With Lawrence slinging passes (3,641 yards in 2024), second-year star Brian Thomas Jr. (1,058 receiving yards last season), and running backs Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne Jr. (combined 1,672 rushing yards), Hunter’s dynamic skills—think 13.1 yards per catch and elite coverage instincts—could make Jacksonville’s attack lethal. Coen’s plan to use him on both sides of the ball has drawn raves, with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski calling him a “special weapon.” Hunter’s debut is set for September 7, 2025, against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium, a chance to kick off his NFL career with a bang after Jacksonville’s 26-0 rout of Carolina in 2023.
This weekend, though, it’s all about love and family. Picture Hunter and Lenee exchanging vows, surrounded by loved ones, with the Jaguars’ faithful cheering from afar. Deion Sanders, Hunter’s college coach, dropped a cryptic birthday message recently—“Happy Birthday Son. Love ya, man”—hinting at the big moment, and the buzz online shows fans are all-in for the couple. As Hunter preps for his NFL debut and a new chapter as a husband, he’s already winning hearts in Jacksonville. Congrats to the soon-to-be newlyweds—here’s to a lifetime of touchdowns and happily-ever-afters.
