Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter is no stranger to the spotlight, but his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, is at the center of controversy. The couple, high school sweethearts engaged earlier this year, face scrutiny, especially after a viral incident at a fan event.
While Hunter interacted with supporters, Lenee reportedly expressed frustration, saying, “What do you want me to do…I just sit here then.” This generated criticism all over social media, with many questioning her attitude.
Le’Veon Bell Knows Where Travis Hunter’s Response Is Coming From
The backlash intensified during the Heisman Trophy ceremony, where Lenee was first criticized for not standing until prompted by Deion Sanders after Hunter’s name was announced.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell weighed in on that, tweeting, “man no way she really doin that in public.”
man no way she really doin that in public https://t.co/ANiX9zHecj
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) December 15, 2024
While the internet was busy slamming Lenee for the attitude, Hunter came online to defend his fiancée, saying, “You ain’t never had no girl. So why y’all talk about me… You talk about my girl! Go talk about your girl. Go find a girl, go find a life… I know my girl. My girl’s with me for five years; y’all just now started talking about me.”
Listening to Hunter, Bell expressed sympathy for the 2024 Heisman winner, tweeting, “he love that girl, probably his 1st gf.. they both young, I’m just HOPING she matures, & QUICKLY .. that’s all I can say, cuz my guy Trav is lost in the sauce .. but we’ve all been there .. at least I have, young and dumb .. I just pray he doesn’t have to find out the hard way.”
he love that girl, probably his 1st gf.. they both young, I’m just HOPING she matures, & QUICKLY .. that’s all I can say, cuz my guy Trav is lost in the sauce ..
but we’ve all been there .. at least I have, young and dumb .. I just pray he doesn’t have to find out the hard way https://t.co/hdqqsWP5gO
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) December 16, 2024
Some fans have supported Hunter and Lenee’s relationship. Others argue that her behavior lately, including the Heisman ceremony, is not acceptable.
Despite all the noise, Hunter’s on-field performance has no doubts. The two-way phenom delivered a historic 2024 season with the Buffaloes, amassing 1,152 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, four interceptions, and 11 pass deflections.
Hunter’s performance not only secured him the Heisman Trophy but also skyrocketed his status as one of the top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. If Pro Football Network’s latest mock draft is any indication, he could very well be a top-five selection, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots emerging as the leading suitors.