Travis Hunter Welcomes A New Addition To His Family

Just when you thought Travis Hunter couldn’t juggle any more responsibilities, the kid goes ahead and adds “dad” to his already impressive resume. The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie and his wife, Leanna, just welcomed their first child, and let’s be honest—this timing is either perfect or absolutely insane, depending on how you look at it.

Travis Hunter’s Big Announcement Breaks the Internet

The former Colorado Buffaloes superstar dropped the baby news like he used to drop interceptions in Boulder. Hunter and his wife, Leanna, shared the arrival of their son through a nearly three-minute YouTube video titled “Dear Son…“.

The video chronicles their journey from pregnancy test to delivery room, and yes, it’s about as emotional as you’d expect from a couple who’ve been together since high school. Hunter’s reaction upon seeing his newborn? “That baby looks just like me.” Well, Travis, considering genetics and all, that’s not exactly shocking news, but we’ll give you the new dad excitement pass.

From College Football Legend To NFL Rookie Dad

Let’s rewind for a second. Hunter isn’t your average 22-year-old new father. This is the same guy who played both sides of the ball at Colorado like it was some kind of video game cheat code. During his time with the Buffaloes, Hunter averaged 111.5 snaps per game. To put that in perspective, most players struggle to stay effective playing one position for 60 snaps. He basically played two full-time jobs on the football field and made it look easy.

His college stats are borderline ridiculous. As a cornerback, he racked up 85 tackles, 9 interceptions, and 26 pass breakups. As a wide receiver, he hauled in 171 receptions for 2,167 yards and 24 touchdowns. Oh, and he won the Biletnikoff Award for best receiver AND the Bednarik Award for best defender in the same season. Because why settle for one prestigious award when you can have both?

The Jacksonville Jaguars Got Themselves a Family Man

The Jaguars made Hunter the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and honestly, they might have gotten more than they bargained for. Not only are they getting a generational talent who can play both offense and defense, but they’re also getting a motivated new father. Hunter’s wife has been his rock throughout this journey. She supported him through his college career at Colorado, watched him win the Heisman Trophy, and now she’s given him the ultimate gift. A son who apparently inherited Hunter’s good looks.

Life Moves Fast For the Hunter Family

From high school sweethearts in Georgia to Colorado football royalty to NFL draft picks to new parents, Travis Hunter and Leanna have been living life in the fast lane. They recently bought a mansion in Florida (because apparently a 13-room house on 7.5 acres is what passes for a starter home when you’re an NFL first-round pick), and now they’ve got a little one to fill those rooms.

The couple’s journey has been documented across social media, and their fans have been along for the ride. The pregnancy announcement video has already racked up hundreds of thousands of views, proving that Hunter’s appeal extends far beyond the football field.

What’s Next For the New Dad?

As Hunter prepares for his first NFL season, he’ll be juggling rookie responsibilities with new father duties. The Jaguars organization has to be thrilled—not only did they land a once-in-a-generation talent, but they got a mature young man who’s already showing he can handle life’s biggest responsibilities. Congratulations to Travis Hunter and Leanna on their new addition.