Leanna Hunter reveals emotional baby update as Travis Hunter gears up for increased Jaguars cornerback snaps in week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is making headlines both on and off the field. Just weeks into his NFL career, the 22-year-old wideout revealed that he and his wife Leanna had quietly welcomed their first child.

The couple managed to keep the pregnancy a secret until after the baby boy’s arrival, stunning fans across the league. Now, Leanna has shared a heartfelt update that has fans celebrating right along with them.

Travis Hunter and Leanna celebrate newborn joy

Leanna recently posted a touching TikTok video showing Travis carrying their baby home from the NICU. With a wide smile, the Jaguars rookie beamed as he cradled his son, capturing a moment that melted hearts across social media.

Earlier, Hunter had released a YouTube video titled “Dear Son…” where he opened up about the emotional experience of meeting his baby boy, even joking that the child looked exactly like him.

Leanna later revealed how she kept her pregnancy hidden, adding another layer of intrigue to the story. Meanwhile, Hunter received advice from none other than his former coach Deion Sanders, who reminded him that fatherhood will shape him just as much as football will.

Travis Hunter prepares for bigger NFL role

While Hunter is embracing life as a new dad, his professional responsibilities are growing too. In Week 1, the rookie impressed by playing 87.5% of the Jaguars’ offensive snaps, recording six catches. Head coach Liam Coen confirmed that the team now plans to expand Hunter’s defensive role as well.“The goal is to increase and continue to increase,” Coen said. “It just so happens that we’re playing Cincinnati with two good wideouts this week.”The Jaguars face the Bengals in Week 2, and Hunter’s two-way potential could be a difference-maker. Yet no matter the outcome on Sunday, the young star has already scored the most important win of his life—bringing his newborn son home.Also Read: Why Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch might become the most-watched NFL September game in television history