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On a soft-lit Saturday in Athens, Tennessee, Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee De La Fuente stepped into forever.
The couple, who have been together since 2019, tied the knot at The Barn at Faith Farms on May 24, surrounded by loved ones-and the echo of public noise that had trailed them for years.
This wasn't just a wedding. It was the culmination of a whirlwind year for Hunter: graduating from the University of Colorado, becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and hoisting the Heisman Trophy.
Yet in the middle of those high-profile achievements, he remained anchored to one promise made long before fame found him.
"I'm going to marry her once my NFL career starts," he once declared.
A Moment of Joy Overshadowed by Public Speculation
The wedding was everything the couple had hoped for: elegant, emotional, and timeless.
Guests arrived in chic black-and-white attire, Leanna wore two stunning custom gowns, and the reception ended with a cascade of fireworks. It was a moment frozen in joy-until social media stepped in.
As wedding photos and videos began to circulate, so did rumors. A few images sparked speculation about Leanna's appearance, with many questioning, "Is she pregnant?"
The comment sections lit up almost instantly, turning a personal milestone into tabloid fodder.
That scrutiny wasn't new for Leanna, who had once deleted her social media after being labeled "cold" during Hunter's Heisman ceremony.
But as always, she remained poised-and so did Hunter, who has never hesitated to defend her.
Then came another headline-making moment. As a wedding gift, Hunter presented his new wife with a luxury vehicle-a Mercedes-AMG G 63 Brabus 800, a custom SUV priced north of $250,000.
The jaw-dropping surprise went viral, with mixed reactions. Some viewed it as a romantic gesture, others saw it as excessive. One guest's shout of "I call shotgun!" became meme material overnight.
But behind the glitz, more serious voices ed the conversation. Former NFL safety and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark urged young athletes to consider prenuptial agreements.
"It's not about mistrust," Clark said on Twitter. "It's about ensuring both people are protected and respected."
Coach Deion Sanders, Hunter's mentor at Colorado, had offered similar advice in the past.
Despite the outside noise, Hunter and Leanna remain unbothered. They've weathered internet skepticism and media scrutiny, and their wedding video-posted by Hunter's mother, Ferrante Edmonds-felt like a counterpunch to the negativity.
It showed nothing but joy: warm embraces, effortless laughter, and a family full of pride.
The wedding may be over, but the spotlight remains. With a $46.5 million rookie deal, a high-profile relationship, and a future in the NFL just beginning, Travis Hunter's every move will be watched-and judged.
But if his relationship with Leanna has shown anything, it's that behind the highlight reels and headlines, there's a foundation built on time, loyalty, and resilience.