Travis Hunter's Epic Journey: From Heisman Hopeful to NFL Star & Married Man!

Originally posted on HBCUs on SI | By Kyle Mosley | Last updated May 25, 2025 1:51 AM ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.