Travis Hunter took the college football spotlight Saturday when he was named the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Some of that attention also spilled over to his fiancee Leanna Lenee.
Colorado’s two-way star just barely beat out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty for the award, garnering 2,231 voting points to Jeanty’s 2,017. It was the closest margin between Heisman Trophy winner and runner-up in 15 years.
Several fans on X could not resist talking about Lenee, who was at the ceremony supporting her fiancee.
2024 Heisman Winner Travis Hunter showing absolutely nothing but Love for Coach Prime, QB Shedeur Sanders, his mother and fiance
Nothing but class from Travis on this magical night for the Colorado WR/CB
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And a special shout out to Lil Wayne who represented Hunter tonight… pic.twitter.com/NiUNNKWacw— The Global Lens-Sports (@TGLMSports) December 15, 2024
Some could not help but notice that Hunter thanked Lenee before his parents and hugged her before coach Deion Sanders or his own mother.
Travis Hunter thanked his Fiance before his Mom?! pic.twitter.com/sWqwmb6LQ6
— The Dawgzilla (@TheDawgzilla) December 15, 2024
2024 Heisman Winner Travis Hunter showing absolutely nothing but Love for Coach Prime, QB Shedeur Sanders, his mother and fiance
Nothing but class from Travis on this magical night for the Colorado WR/CB
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And a special shout out to Lil Wayne who represented Hunter tonight… pic.twitter.com/NiUNNKWacw— The Global Lens-Sports (@TGLMSports) December 15, 2024
Some even called Lenee the true biggest winner of the night after her fiance was immortalized in Heisman history.
congrats to travis hunter gf she is biggest winner tn we must not forget
— tha real vic damone jr 🏆 (@bigdero7) December 15, 2024
Travis Hunter’s girlfriend is a straight genius for planning that wedding quick
— PokeNation (@Big12Pokes) December 15, 2024
Hunter even shared to the world how Lenee was responsible for making him listen to hip hop artist Lil Wayne’s music. The “6 Foot 7 Foot” rapper was sitting in the front row as Hunter told him how impactful his music was to the Colorado star’s career.
Travis hunter told lil Wayne his fiancée put him on his music 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/pwB0AoHCra
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) December 15, 2024
Others defended Lenee and wondered why people online were so critical of a relationship they weren’t a part of.
And leave Travis Hunter and his Fiancee alone. They ain’t hurting nobody and we don’t know these people.
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) December 15, 2024
Hunter and Lenee first met as teenagers back in high school. They began dating in 2022 and got engaged in February.
Hunter’s girlfriend wasn’t the only member of his immediate circle that got heightened attention on Saturday. Many also wondered why Hunter’s father was missing from the ceremony.
