NFL sensation Travis Hunter and his wife, Leanna Lenee, have surprised fans by announcing the arrival of their first child – a baby boy! The couple revealed the joyous news in a deeply personal YouTube video shared on Wednesday, August 27th, offering an intimate glimpse into their family’s beginning.
The video captures several heartwarming moments, starting with the couple excitedly celebrating a positive pregnancy test. Subsequent scenes reveal cherished sonograms, the reveal of the baby’s gender (“I knew it was gonna be a boy,” Leanna says), and Leanna proudly showcasing her growing belly. The video culminates with the couple preparing in the hospital, listening to their son’s heartbeat via a monitor, setting the stage for his arrival.
A particularly moving moment sees Leanna ask Travis, “Do you have a message for the baby?” Travis responds with a sweet sentiment: “Gotta be better than me.”
The video takes a poignant turn as audio plays, depicting Leanna giving birth to their newborn. Travis’s immediate reaction captures the overwhelming joy as he sees his son for the first time. “That baby looks just like me,” he says, with heartfelt affection, adding to his wife, “You did good, baby.”
The couple’s caption, “Dear Son, We love you. Love, Mom and Dad,” perfectly encapsulates the emotion of the occasion.
Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee recently celebrated their marriage in Tennessee, just one month after Hunter was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Leanna Lenee shared a touching message on Instagram in May 2025, reflecting on their relationship: “On 02/26/2022 you first asked me to be your girlfriend. Now 3.5 years later, on 05/24/2025, I became your wife. You make me the happiest woman on this planet and I am so excited to spend forever with you.”
Previously, Leanna Lenee shared a vulnerable video via TikTok, recounting a difficult period: “I wish I could go back and hug December me .” She attributed this shift to prioritizing her faith and distancing herself from social media’s pressures, stating, “The amount you can grow and develop in just 6 months of devoting your life to Jesus and getting away from the shackles of the world and social media is truly astounding.”
Adding to the story, Leanna Lenee deactivated her social media accounts in December 2024 after receiving criticism regarding her reaction at the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Videos from the event fueled speculation about a disagreement stemming from Hunter’s perceived lack of attention at an Adidas pop-up shop. Leanna subsequently clarified the situation, dismissing the rumors as “crazy” and attributing them to misinterpretations.