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Travis Hunter Sr., the father of newly drafted NFL star Travis Hunter, was recently shut down in court after asking for more freedom. He is currently serving a three-year probation sentence following a 2023 arrest for drug and gun possession.
Although the court previously allowed him to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, where his son was selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, his latest request didn’t receive the same support.
His lawyer, Bradford Cohen, asked for relaxed restrictions so Hunter Sr. could mentor his son. Judge Howard Coates didn’t find that argument convincing.
“I hear these circumstances have changed, you know, my hat’s off to his son. I don’t know that changes the father’s situation for me. In fact, it’s given me some concern that you’re almost arguing for special treatment,” said the judge.
The message was clear, Travis Hunter’s NFL success doesn’t exempt his father from legal responsibility.
Travis Hunter to Marry Leanna Lenee This Weekend, Hunter Sr. Will Attend
Despite the denial, the court did approve a request for Travis Hunter Sr. to attend his son’s wedding. Travis Hunter will marry his long-time girlfriend Leanna Lenee this weekend in Tennessee.
The couple began dating in 2022 after being friends for several years. They got engaged last year and are now tying the knot shortly after Hunter’s NFL debut.
But the relationship hasn’t been free of drama. Lenee, who is a year older than Travis, has been criticized online. Many accuse her of dating him for fame and money.
Due to constant trolling, Lenee deleted all her social media accounts. Travis briefly removed his Instagram profile too, though he later reactivated it. The couple runs a joint YouTube channel, which remains active.
Travis Hunter is stepping into the spotlight with an NFL contract and a wedding in the same month. However, his father’s legal battle shows that not everyone in his circle gets a clean slate. As Hunter takes his next steps, the public will watch how he balances fame, family, and responsibility.
