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Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Announces Birth of Son Ahead of NFL Debut

Team officials expect the No. 2 pick to be available for Sept. 7, with plans for a two-way role.

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Travis Hunter and wife Leanna Lenee welcomed a baby boy

Overview

  • The couple revealed a baby boy in a YouTube video titled “Dear Son...” that documents their journey from a positive test to delivery-room audio.
  • They had not disclosed the pregnancy prior to the birth, and they have not shared the newborn’s name or date of birth.
  • GM James Gladstone said Hunter, who missed late preseason action with an upper-body issue, is on track for the Sept. 7 opener against the Panthers.
  • Jacksonville still plans to deploy the rookie at both receiver and cornerback after selecting him No. 2 overall in April.
  • Hunter, 22, and wife Leanna Lenee, 23, who married in May after dating since 2022, used the vlog to show ultrasound images, a gender reveal and hospital footage.