NFL rookie Travis Hunter has always done things his own way, and that includes turning down a luxury gift that would make most new draftees smile. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ No. 2 overall pick shocked fans recently when he reacted to a $30,000 Rolex Day-Date gifted by his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, with a candid dismissal: “Y’all tripping. Don’t expect these types of gifts from me. That ain’t happening, my boy.”
Fans Question Leanna Lenee’s Occupation After Travis Hunter Rejects $30K Rolex Gift
While many celebrated Hunter’s grounded attitude, he’s previously stated he doesn’t care for jewelry or partying, the moment also sparked a wave of questions online, not about him, but about Lenee. Namely: How is she affording such expensive gifts?
The clip, originally shared on social media and viewed millions of times, shows Hunter visibly surprised after learning the watch’s value. A friend even tries to justify the purchase by calling the Rolex an “investment,” but Hunter stays unfazed, indicating he’d rather have a boat and cautioning others not to expect extravagant gifts from him.
Role Model: Travis Hunter says he would rather have a boat than the $30K Rolex watch his fiancé gifted him:
“Y’all tripping. Don’t expect these types of gifts from me. That ain’t happening, my boy. These types of gifts ain’t happening, not from me.”
Hunter doesn’t care for… pic.twitter.com/dyMQSjpbUB
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 5, 2025
Hunter’s reaction was widely praised. Many fans called him a “role model” for prioritizing substance over flash and sticking to his humble roots, despite his newfound stardom and multimillion-dollar NFL contract. But the viral moment had an unintended side effect: triggering intense curiosity around Lenee’s career, lifestyle, and spending habits.
Lenee, who was by Hunter’s side during the NFL Draft alongside his mother, Ferrante, has often shared glimpses of their life together on social media. But with limited public information about her professional background, online speculation grew quickly following the Rolex reveal. “What does Leanna Lenee do for a living?” became a trending topic as fans tried to connect the dots between her gift and her income.
Lenee is far from the first significant other of a high-profile athlete to come under public scrutiny. But the scrutiny is amplified here because Hunter’s refusal to accept the gift seemed to stand in stark contrast to Lenee’s extravagant gesture.
While he’s been vocal about not being interested in the typical riches and glamor associated with NFL stardom, Lenee’s choice of gift seemed to suggest otherwise, at least in the eyes of fans.
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The couple’s relationship has already faced ups and downs in the public spotlight, with their off-field dynamic sometimes drawing more attention than Hunter’s record-breaking performances at Colorado, where he won the Heisman Trophy. Now that he’s officially entered the league, this latest exchange adds another layer of intrigue to their partnership.
While Travis Hunter keeps his focus on football and building his career in Jacksonville, fans continue to speculate on the personal lives behind the public image.
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