Travis Hunter’s Heisman Trophy win was a milestone moment in college football history, and instead of the focus remaining on his achievements, it turned toward his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, after a viral video ignited conversations on social media.
Lenee was shown in the video sitting while Travis Hunter's loved ones stood to applaud. Massive uproar was created when fans of the Colorado Buffaloes star took to social media to make fun of Lenee's actions during the ceremony.
During his acceptance speech, the star athlete sincerely thanked all his supporters, including his coach with the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders, and his quarterback teammate, Shedeur Sanders. However, the incident overshadowed Hunter's historic moment, sparking debates about etiquette and respect.
Another video circulating on the internet showed Hunter’s coach, Deion Sanders, prompting Lenee to rise and briefly join the applause before sitting down. Therefore some fans accused Lenee of being unsupportive.
Below are a few of the comments made by the internet user regarding Lenee's actions.
"Man she not a good person dawg" said an internet user
"Get rid of her ASAP homie lol" said another
"Ngl if he marries her he just asking to get robbed" X user remarked
On the other hand, Angel Reese, a prominent basketball star, defended Lenee and told critics to back off and respect the relationship between the two.
Reese’s comment was greeted with a mixed response. Some supported her perspective, arguing that no one other than Hunter knows the nuances of his relationship. Others insisted that their concerns were legitimate.
After Angel Reese's response, fans expressed their opinions as follows:
"People have never seen a healthy relationship before so they just project their issues onto others," stated one internet user
"This part,,,I’m all for black love but like dang y’all just picking on the girl now," remarked another.
A Peek into Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee’s Relationship
Ever since the two announced their engagement to the public in early 2024, Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee’s relationship has been under the spotlight. According to reports by GazetteDirect, the couple started dating in 2022 when Lenee was just 19 years old.
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Lenee has been a supportive presence in Hunter’s life. As a matter of fact, Hunter even credited Lenee during his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech and thanked her for introducing him to rapper Lil Wayne’s music.
The duo has often shared their affection for each other both on social media and in public appearances. The couple almost certainly will get a lot of media attention as Hunter’s career trajectory moves him ever closer to the 2025 NFL Draft.
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