When your mind’s racing, sometimes the outside noise just fades away. That’s exactly how Travis Hunter is handling it. Well, with the NFL Draft right around the corner, most prospects would be feeling the pressure, but not Travis. Why? While critics still question his ability to go 2 ways at the next level, he’s never played by anyone else’s rules. Yes, he’s built differently—grinding harder when the doubt gets louder. But even after a historic Heisman run, hate found its way to his fiancée, Leanna. And that hit different; the public heat on Leanna forced Travis to open up—and what he revealed about his CFB crown left everyone stunned.

On the April 4th episode of The Travis Hunter Show, things got real. When Boog asked, “What’s an accomplishment you think was underrated?”—Travis didn’t hesitate. “Winning a Heisman,” said the 2-way star. “Super underrated. People still just step over me like I’m not even here.” So, while for most, the Heisman is the mountaintop, for Travis? Just another step that somehow still isn’t enough for the doubters.

However, Boog leaned in, not letting it slide. “So, in what ways? I need you to elaborate,” he asked, pressing for more. Here, Travis kept it raw, saying, “They just forget I was… they just, yeah, they just forget I’m here, bro.” Look, it wasn’t about the trophy—it was about the respect. Simply put, even with a Heisman in hand, Travis still feels overlooked. And that chip on his shoulder? It’s only getting bigger.

But Boog wasn’t about to let his friend sit in that doubt. “Bro, you like one of the most recognizable figures in all of the sports world right now,” reminded Boog, like a real one should. However, Travis nodded but kept it honest, stating, “Oh yeah, I know that. I’m just saying, you know, like a lot of people just try to tell me—they trying to say that I don’t know how to play football. It’s kind of what it is, bro.” So, even with all the spotlight, the criticism still cuts. But Travis? He hears it—and uses it as fuel.

That’s when the convo shifted to something deeper—respect and raw ability. Here, Boog asked, “From a respect—okay, from a respect fact of the—of you, your; your ability?” Travis didn’t hesitate and remarked, “I got a lot of—yeah, you get—that’s just, that’s just because people—when people hate something, they—they’ll find, or they love something different, they find a way to hate something else.” Then Travis broke it down even more, stating, “It’s like when you see the new shiny object, you don’t try to believe it… they’re not trying to believe what they just saw.”

Translation: Doubt always shows up before belief—especially when you’ve never seen greatness like this before. Given that Boog kept it real and laid down the truth, pointing out, “I can’t blame them. It’s just crazy, bro.” And here’s why—people have never seen anything like Travis before. So it’s hard for them to process it. “This is something that’s really different. Really unique. And actually, it’s really great,” according to Boog. But when there’s no blueprint, no comparison, folks hesitate. And it’s very natural.

“Nobody’s done it on the level you’ve done it—on both sides,” stated Boog, referring to Travis. So, for the doubters? It’s not hate. It’s disbelief.

However, Travis Hunter etched his name in history the night he hoisted the Heisman. It was supposed to be a dream moment—an emotional high shared with loved ones by his side. But as the spotlight shined brighter, shadows crept in. What should’ve been pure joy was tainted by cruel noise. And a wave of targeted hate began swirling—not at Travis, but at his fiancée, Leanna Lenee. However, the backlash was ugly, and it didn’t stay quiet.

Hatred from the public toward Travis Hunter’s fiancée

A moment meant to be golden took a sudden twist. As Travis Hunter was announced as the Heisman winner, he walked toward the two pillars in his life—Leanna and Coach Prime. But what happened next sparked an unexpected wave of outrage. Well, Leanna stayed seated, calm, and composed, not rising to hug him in that split second of glory. And cameras caught Buffs HC urging her to stand. That tiny moment—just seconds long—lit a firestorm online. At that time, critics pounced, painting Leanna as cold or disconnected.

Simply put, a wave of hate followed, all from a fleeting clip that told none of the real stories. Look, being in the spotlight from day one hasn’t made things easy for Hunter and Lenee. But let’s be real—it’s not their fault. Judging a relationship off a few quick clips and wild assumptions? That’s unfair and flat-out biased.

Still, the noise hasn’t shaken them. In fact, Leanna stepped right into the spotlight again—front and center in Travis Hunter’s Adidas campaign, just days after the Heisman drama. It’s almost like the more hate Leanna gets, the louder Travis shows his love.

Instead of backing down, he doubles down—posting her more, praising her harder, and making sure the world knows where he stands. However, the negativity? Just fuel. As of now, every shot taken at Leanna only makes their bond more visible, more powerful, and more unshakable. Honestly, Travis isn’t hiding his queen—he’s putting her front and center.