Travis Hunter is an American professional football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Born May 18, 2003, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he is 23 years old. Hunter is married to Leanna Lenee, whom he wed in May 2025 shortly after being drafted second overall by the Jaguars.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Travis Hunter Jr. |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 2003 |
| Age | 23 |
| Birthplace | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85 m) |
| Position | Cornerback / Wide Receiver |
| Current Team | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| College | Jackson State (2022), Colorado (2023–2024) |
| Wife | Leanna Lenee (married 2025) |
| Estimated Net Worth | $6M–$35M (estimates vary) |
Early Life and College
Travis Hunter Jr. was born on May 18, 2003, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and later moved to Georgia as a schoolboy. He attended Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia, where he played both cornerback and wide receiver and became one of the most recruited high school athletes of his generation — ranked the number one overall recruit in the 2022 class by 247Sports and ESPN.
In the state title game, Hunter made ten catches for 153 yards and a touchdown along with a forced fumble, capping a perfect 15–0 record and Collins Hill's first state championship in school history. He also broke the Georgia state record for career receiving touchdowns with 48, a mark previously held by Braxton Hicks.
In one of the most stunning recruiting upsets in college football history, Hunter committed to Jackson State, an HBCU, under then-head coach Deion Sanders — becoming the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with an HBCU. As a true freshman, he helped Jackson State reach the Celebration Bowl, the de facto Black college football national championship game.
When Sanders moved to the University of Colorado in December 2022, Hunter followed him to Boulder for the 2023 season. Over two seasons at Colorado, he became the most versatile player in college football, playing nearly every snap on both offense (wide receiver) and defense (cornerback). His 2024 season was historic: he won the Heisman Trophy — the first defensive player to do so since Charles Woodson in 1997 — along with the Chuck Bednarik Award (best defensive player), the Fred Biletnikoff Award (best wide receiver), and the Walter Camp Award. He is the only player in college football history to win both the Bednarik and Biletnikoff awards. Colorado retired his No. 12 jersey.
NFL Career
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up from the No. 5 overall pick to select Travis Hunter second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $46.65 million, including a signing bonus of approximately $30.57 million, per Spotrac.
Hunter has continued his two-way role at the NFL level, playing both cornerback and wide receiver for the Jaguars — the first true two-way NFL starter since Chuck Bednarik in the 1960s. His rookie season was cut short by injury: he appeared in seven games before a knee injury ended his campaign. In that span he took 67% of Jacksonville's offensive snaps versus just 36% on defense, totaling 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown as a wide receiver.
His role flipped in his second season. In 2026, Hunter has been deployed primarily as a cornerback — lining up on defense for 58% of the snaps and only 9% on offense. He shut down a side of the field in Jacksonville's Week 1 blowout of the Cleveland Browns, then grabbed a red-zone interception of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in Week 3, showcasing the two-way brilliance that made him a Heisman winner.
His breakout came in Week 4, when he delivered the highest-graded performance of his career in Jacksonville's 22-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, per Pro Football Focus. Hunter earned an 86.4 overall grade and an 86.9 coverage grade — third among all NFL cornerbacks that week — allowing just 26 yards on seven targets with two pass breakups. He also juked Tee Higgins on a 30-yard interception return, though the play was wiped out by a penalty on Arik Armstead. Matched up against All-Pro receiver Ja'Marr Chase before Chase exited with a concussion, Hunter allowed only one catch for six yards and was not charted as responsible for any of Higgins' receptions. Through four games, Hunter owns a 76.3 PFF coverage grade (seventh among qualified cornerbacks), a 91.1 man-coverage grade (second), and opposing quarterbacks have produced just a 58.2 passer rating when targeting him. He has totaled 13 tackles, one interception, and four passes defended on the season.
The Two-Way Player Debate
The defining question of Hunter's pro career is how much he should play both ways. In 2026, his offensive workload has been light — one catch for eight yards and one carry for three yards across the opening games, with zero offensive snaps in Week 4. After the game, head coach Liam Coen dismissed the debate about Hunter's usage and draft status, saying he and Hunter care only about winning, not snap counts or draft position. Coen also noted that injuries in the secondary — with Montaric Brown and Christian Braswell sidelined — made Hunter too valuable on defense to risk on offense.
That marks a shift from draft day, when general manager James Gladstone called Hunter deserving of a first-round pick as a wide receiver and worthy of one as a cornerback, expecting both elements to show over his rookie contract. Hunter himself has said he leaves his positional usage entirely to the coaching staff, while his college coach Deion Sanders has publicly expressed uncertainty about how Jacksonville is deploying him.
2026 Season Outlook
The Jaguars have rewarded Hunter's defensive growth with team success. Jacksonville won the AFC South in 2025 and opened 2026 at 3-1, with Hunter playing a major role in each win. Through 11 career games with Hunter in the lineup, the Jaguars are 7-4 — and with the second-year star emerging as one of the league's best cornerbacks, the team looks positioned for another division-title run.
Off the field, Hunter returned to Boulder after the draft to attend his college graduation ceremony — a moment he shared with his family after capping one of the most decorated college careers of the modern era.
Wife and Family
Travis Hunter's wife is Leanna Lenee (now Leanna Lenee Hunter), whom he met in high school. The couple dated for more than three years before Hunter proposed in February 2024. They married on May 24, 2025, at The Barn at Faith Farms in Tennessee, near Chattanooga — just weeks after Hunter was drafted second overall by the Jaguars. On their wedding day, Hunter surprised Leanna with a custom Mercedes-Benz AMG G63.
In August 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a son, announcing the news in an emotional YouTube video documenting the pregnancy journey. The couple has also faced relentless false divorce rumors on social media, which they have repeatedly debunked — most recently, Leanna has publicly pushed back against fabricated viral claims about their marriage. They remain together and are building their family.
Net Worth
Travis Hunter's net worth is estimated in a wide range — from around $6 million on lower-authority outlets to $25–$35 million on others — so no single confirmed figure exists. The estimates are driven by his four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Jaguars, his roughly $30.57 million signing bonus, endorsement partnerships with brands including Adidas, EA Sports, CeraVe, United Airlines, Beats by Dre, and Aflac, and a peak college NIL valuation of around $4 million. Hunter also keeps a low financial profile despite viral headlines about luxury gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Travis Hunter's wife? Travis Hunter's wife is Leanna Lenee Hunter. They met in high school, got engaged in February 2024, and married on May 24, 2025, in Tennessee.
How old is Travis Hunter? Travis Hunter was born May 18, 2003, in West Palm Beach, Florida, making him 23 years old as of 2026.
When did Travis Hunter win the Heisman Trophy? Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy in 2024 with the Colorado Buffaloes — the first defensive player to win it since Charles Woodson in 1997.
What is Travis Hunter's net worth? Published estimates of Travis Hunter's net worth range from about $6 million to $25–$35 million. His four-year, $46.65 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Jaguars is his primary source of wealth.
What position does Travis Hunter play? Travis Hunter plays both cornerback and wide receiver — a rare two-way role. He is the first true two-way NFL starter since the 1960s.