Back in 2022, Travis Hunter was still a high school phenom on the brink of national stardom when Coach Deion Sanders offered him some off-field advice that would age interestingly. In a playful but pointed moment captured on video, Sanders, then at the helm of Jackson State’s football program, teased the young cornerback-wide receiver about his budding relationship with a girl named Leanna. “I think he done got married on us and ain’t told nobody,” Sanders joked. Hunter laughed it off, replying, “Not yet, coach.” Then came the kicker: “Let me know because I’m gonna do your prenup for you,” Sanders said, holding up a children’s book for comic effect. “It’s gonna be about this thick.” That moment—jokey as it was—didn’t come from nowhere.

Sanders has long been vocal about financial prudence for athletes, especially young ones about to step into professional leagues with millions at stake. And Hunter, who had already drawn national headlines for flipping his college commitment from Florida State to Sanders’ program, was never going to live a quiet, low-profile life. Plus, his relationship with Leanna Lenee wasn’t some flash-in-the-pan affair, either. The two had been dating since early 2022, when Hunter was still finishing high school at Collins Hill and Leanna was attending Kennesaw State University. Their relationship had grown through his rise to stardom, not after it. So when Hunter chose not to get a prenup, it wasn’t a spontaneous or naive call—it was a deliberate choice based on a relationship that had already survived the pressures of the spotlight. Still, in the world of professional sports, where asset protection is treated almost like a second playbook, the decision didn’t go overlooked.

Earlier this month, the couple tied the knot at a serene countryside venue, The Barn at Faith Farms in Athens, Tennessee, in a ceremony filled with soft white florals, live string music, and personal vows. But what really set tongues wagging wasn’t the décor—it was the financial detail that came out later. An Instagram post from Football Forever reported, “Jaguars first-round WR/CB Travis Hunter reportedly does not have a prenup agreement with his new wife, Leanna Lenee. If you don’t sign a prenup, your state’s laws will dictate how assets and debts are divided in the event of divorce or death and how alimony or spousal support is determined. This is a notable decision, as it’s unusual for high-profile athletes to forgo a prenup, considering their large net worth.” In a field where prenups are almost standard, especially for high-net-worth players, it wasn’t just the fans who lit up the comment section.

 In the comments section of the post, Nate Robinson—former Knicks star and one of the NBA’s most entertaining guards—responded with laughing emojis directed at fellow commenter and pro baller Bobby Jones, who had written, “I’m not surprised, hope it works out tho.” It was classic locker-room banter, yes—but layered with the kind of unsaid tension that comes with knowing how often love stories in sports turn into cautionary tales.

And yet, Hunter didn’t seem phased by the chatter. On the same day as the wedding, he doubled down in the most headline-worthy way: with a six-figure wedding surprise that screams confidence, not caution.

The $716,000 surprise that broke the internet

Following the ceremony at The Barn at Faith Farms in Athens, Tennessee, Travis Hunter led his new bride, Leanna Lenee, outside for what she thought was a routine post-wedding moment. Instead, waiting beneath a large white bow was a black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800—retailing at around $716,000.

In a now-viral video, Leanna is seen untying the ribbon and visibly gasping as she realizes the gift is hers. The crowd erupts, and she turns to embrace Hunter, overwhelmed and clearly emotional as guests cheer and film the moment on their phones.

While the internet wrestled with whether or not Hunter should have taken Coach Prime’s prenup advice, this gift made one thing unmistakably clear: the 2x All-American wasn’t hedging his bets. The car, more than just a present, seemed like a statement—about trust, devotion, and living out loud, no matter what the world might think.