Travis Hunter, the electrifying two-way star from the Colorado Buffaloes, had a night to remember on Saturday as he was crowned the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner. Adding to the joy of the occasion, Hunter celebrated the milestone alongside his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, as the couple revealed they are expecting their first child in the new year.
Lenee took to Instagram to share glimpses of the couple’s special night in New York City, posting a series of heartwarming photos with the caption, “Winner winner chicken dinner.” Hunter responded playfully, commenting, “What they gone say now,” encapsulating his triumph both on and off the field.
The 21-year-old wide receiver and cornerback outpaced fellow finalists Ashton Jeanty (Boise State), Cam Ward (Miami), and Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) to claim college football’s most prestigious honor. His win broke a recent trend, marking only the fifth time this century that a non-quarterback claimed the Heisman Trophy.
During his acceptance speech, Hunter paid heartfelt tribute to Lenee and his mother, crediting them for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
“I never thought I’d be in this position,” Hunter said. “Your belief will take you a long way. Thank you, thank you, thank you. First, I want to thank my fiancée and my mother. They’ve been with me since the first time I had surgery my first year of college. They never took a step away from me. All the hard hours, all the hard days, all the times I didn’t even want to look at football—y’all stayed with me. I’m very thankful for y’all.”
Hunter, who is projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, also reflected on his relationship with Lenee in a post-ceremony interview, expressing excitement about their growing family. The couple, who got engaged earlier this year, went viral after sharing the news of their pregnancy in a touching postgame moment.
With his Heisman Trophy in hand and a new chapter of fatherhood on the horizon, Travis Hunter is proving that his biggest wins extend beyond the gridiron.
