JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Travis Hunter has never been one to do things halfway. On the field, he plays both ways. Off the field, he loves hard. Following a heart-wrenching 27-24 Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ star rookie is making headlines not for his route running, but for a permanent declaration of love that has social media in a frenzy.
The 22-year-old two-way phenom revealed a massive new chest tattoo this weekend featuring a hyper-realistic portrait of his wife, Leanna Lenee, right alongside ink of their newborn son. The gesture comes just months after the couple welcomed their first child in August 2025.
Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, shared the fresh artwork while vacationing during the offseason. The piece covers a significant portion of his torso, a bold follow-up to an already busy year that saw him sign his rookie contract, tie the knot in May, and help lead Jacksonville to an impressive 13-4 record and an AFC South title.
While the artwork is objectively skilled, the internet remains undefeated in its skepticism. Critics wasted no time flooding the comments, questioning the wisdom of such a permanent commitment so early in his career.
This isn’t the first time the couple has faced “gold digger” allegations. During the draft process, fans scrutinized Lenee for a dollar-sign tattoo on her ring finger. Yet, Hunter has consistently brushed off the noise, previously telling critics to “find something else to talk about.”
Before the ink dried, Hunter was busy proving why he was the most hyped prospect since Charles Woodson. Despite battling an LCL injury that limited his availability, Hunter managed 28 receptions for 298 yards and a touchdown, while moonlighting as a shutdown corner. His presence was a key factor in the Jaguars’ defensive turnaround, helping them secure the No. 3 seed in the AFC.
The former Colorado Buffaloes star—who made history in 2024 by sweeping the Heisman, Chuck Bednarik, and Fred Biletnikoff awards—looks poised for a fully healthy breakout in 2026. Experts anticipate head coach Doug Pederson will expand Hunter’s defensive snap count next season, potentially utilizing him as a full-time corner who plays situational offense.
“My girl been with me for five years. Y’all are just now starting to talk about me and just now starting to be with me. Like, come on, man. Y’all gotta do something else with your life.”
— Travis Hunter, addressing previous fan criticism (via TMZ Sports)
With the offseason officially underway, the focus shifts to Hunter’s rehab and role definition. The “face tattoo” distraction will fade, but the pressure won’t. Jacksonville is now a contender, and they need their two-way weapon at 100% to push past the Bills and Chiefs in a loaded AFC. If Hunter can translate his off-field passion into on-field production for a full 17 games, the Jaguars won’t just be AFC South champs—they’ll be Super Bowl threats.
