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Travis Hunter Selected No. 2 Overall in NFL Draft as Father Attends Under Court-Granted Waiver

Travis Hunter Sr., on probation for 2023 drug and gun charges, witnesses his son’s landmark NFL Draft moment after receiving special court approval.

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Travis Hunter of the Colorado Buffaloes received a solid gold Rolex watch and matching bracelet from his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, just hours before the 2025 NFL Draft.
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Travis Hunter Jr., a Heisman Trophy winner and two-way football star, was chosen second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a trade with the Cleveland Browns.
  • Hunter Sr., serving a three-year probation, received a court-approved travel waiver allowing him to attend the draft under strict restrictions, including electronic monitoring.
  • This marks the first major milestone Hunter Sr. has been able to witness in person, having missed his son’s Heisman ceremony in December 2024 due to probation limitations.
  • Hunter Jr. gained national attention for his extraordinary performance at Colorado, excelling as both a cornerback and wide receiver under Coach Deion Sanders.
  • The Hunter family’s story highlights themes of resilience and redemption, as father and son shared an emotional reunion during the draft event at Lambeau Field.