Top NFL Draft prospect Travis Hunter is no longer on Instagram. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner has deactivated his social media handle after fiancée Leanna Lenee’s controversial video from the past went viral. Hours after the incident, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and potential No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, dropped a fiery post.
Shedeur Sanders Defends Colorado Teammate Travis Hunter
After the Heisman victory, the two-way star had been the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. Lenee’s alleged past seems to have overshadowed Hunter’s accolades, and fans are now calling her out, almost piercing their personal space.
On Sunday, Dec 22, a video of alleged Lenee twerking on another man started making the rounds on the internet.
In a couple of hours, it spread like wildfire, potentially making Hunter deactivate his Instagram. Sanders, who seemed to be aware of this incident, came forward in Hunter’s defense and lashed at critics.
“All y’all athletes, entertainers, artist etc if y’all genuine trying to holla at trav y’all know how to get in touch with him or someone around,” Sanders tweeted on Sunday night. “At this point, y’all just posting for the algorithm trying to look cool,” he added.
All y’all athletes, entertainers, artist etc if y’all genuine trying to holla at trav y’all know how to get in touch with him or someone around. At this point y’all just posting for the algorithm trying to look cool.
— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) December 23, 2024
Hunter’s relationship controversy has been a hot subject in the football fraternity for a while now. It all started when Lenee had a verbal back-and-forth with Hunter during the Heisman ceremony in New York on Dec 14. Thereafter, she came forward to defend her gestures via an eight-minute TikTok video, which ultimately led to critics calling her out.
Three days ago, a controversial music video of hers from three years ago sparked countless theories, which ultimately got worse after the twerk video resurfaced on X.
Hunter Gives Stern Warning to Haters
On Thursday, Dec. 19, Hunter called out haters via his livestream after theories about his personal life went out of bounds. He took a firm stand by letting his viewers know what value Lenee brings to his life and how much it means to him.
“She brings value to me,” Hunter said, per SI. “She makes me money, and she makes her own money. So, if you’re going to say she’s a gold digger, make sure you say I’m a gold digger, too,” he added furiously.
On the football front, the Colorado standout has been ruling the college world. He is expected to take his raw talents to the NFL as a potential top-three selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. In fact, in our latest mock draft, the New England Patriots select Hunter and his two-way abilities as the next piece to the puzzle for head coach Jerod Mayo.