Travis Hunter is looking to make an immediate impact for the Jacksonville Jaguars on both sides of the ball. He was an exceptional two-way player in college, and that versatility is expected to carry over into the NFL. Hunter is widely considered one of the most special rookies in the league.
“Hunter, like Flagg, was the consensus No. 1 prospect in his recruiting class due to his special two-way talent. He was considered a future top pick from the moment he stepped on campus, lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon him, won the Heisman Trophy and eventually was selected No. 2 overall,” CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin wrote.
Before the draft, Hunter made it clear what would happen if a team didn’t let him play both offense and defense.
“It’s never playing football again,” Hunter said. “Because I’ve been doing it my whole life, and I love being on the football field. I feel like I could dominate on each side of the ball, so I really enjoy doing it.”
Over the weekend, however, Hunter found himself at the center of unexpected drama after NBA legend Dennis Rodman made a controversial comment about his personal life during a livestream. When streamer Neon asked Rodman what advice he would give a 21-year-old man, Rodman took a direct shot at Hunter.
“Just don’t be Travis Hunter,” Rodman said.
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Hunter’s relationship has occasionally gone viral, with ongoing speculation that his wife is using him for his money. Just when it seemed like that narrative had cooled down, Rodman added fuel to the fire.
“Rodman’s blunt shot was aimed at Hunter’s marriage to his longtime partner Lenee, which has been a subject of online speculation ever since the couple tied the knot in May. At just 21, Hunter committed to his high school sweetheart, but not everyone has been supportive. Internet trolls have often accused Lenee of using Hunter for money, creating an ugly narrative around their relationship,” Fadeaway World’s Vishwesha Kumar wrote.
Rodman had no clear reason to call out Hunter or his wife, yet chose to take the shot anyway. Now, the internet is buzzing once again as Hunter’s relationship is put under the spotlight. This will be an interesting situation to watch, especially if more developments unfold.
