- Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee welcomed a baby boy, announced August 27, 2025.
- The couple kept the pregnancy secret until revealing it with a birth vlog.
- Leanna accurately predicted the baby’s gender through a dream.
- Hunter aspires for his son to surpass his own achievements.
NFL Star Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ standout rookie, and his wife Leanna Lenee (also known as Leanna De La Fuente) have joyfully announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy.
The couple revealed this heartwarming news through a heartfelt YouTube vlog titled “Dear Son…” posted on August 27, 2025, documenting their journey from the initial pregnancy test to the delivery room.
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Who Is American Footballer Travis Hunter Wife Leanna Lenee?
Leanna Lenee is Travis Hunter’s longtime sweetheart and now his wife. The high school sweethearts first began their relationship in February 2022 after meeting at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia.
Their bond has remained strong through Hunter’s celebrated college football career at Jackson State and Colorado. The couple got engaged in February 2024 and were married in a beautiful Tennessee ceremony on May 24, 2025.
Leanna has often been by Travis’s side, supporting him through his Heisman Trophy win and his journey to becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Secret Pregnancy and a Dream Predicting a Baby Boy
The couple managed to keep their pregnancy entirely private until the birth announcement. Their YouTube vlog began with the moment they discovered the exciting news via a positive pregnancy test.
In a charming revelation, Leanna shared that she had a dream on February 28th that foretold their child’s gender. She documented this premonition in her phone, writing:
“Baby was a boy with lots and lots of curly hair.”
— From Leanna Lenee’s notes app
This dream indeed came true, as a subsequent sonogram confirmed they were expecting a son.
Travis Hunter and his wife Leanna Lenee have announced the birth of their son 💙👶
(via Travis Hunter/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/kOgmgv4oUk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 27, 2025
A Message from Travis Hunter to His Newborn Son
The heartfelt video also captured Travis Hunter’s emotions and aspirations as he prepared for fatherhood. After being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, he already envisioned a future for his son on the football field. But his most poignant message was a simple, powerful charge for his child:
“Gotta be better than me.”
— Travis Hunter to his son
Following the birth, Hunter was heard in the video marveling at his newborn, proudly exclaiming:
“That baby look just like me!”
— Travis Hunter after the birth
He also reassured his wife, Leanna, praising her strength:
“You did good, baby.”
— Travis Hunter to Leanna after delivery
Overcoming Rumors and Looking Ahead
This joyful news also served to quiet recent speculation and rumors about potential marital struggles between the couple, which had been fueled by a viral TikTok video of Leanna expressing emotion. Instead, the birth of their son reinforces their strong commitment to each other and their new family.
As Travis Hunter gears up for his NFL debut with the Jaguars on September 7th against the Carolina Panthers, he does so with the support of his wife and their new baby boy.
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Last Updated on August 28, 2025 by 247 News Around The World