Shedeur Sanders defends Travis Hunter, Leanna Lenee, calls out clout-chasing athletes

Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders is coming to the defense of his teammate Travis Hunter and Hunter's fiancée Leanna Lenee, calling out clout-chasing athletes using his name.

Colorado Buffaloes football players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter watch during the third period between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders is coming to the defense of his teammate. Sanders is sick of hearing the online discourse surrounding Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and his fiancée Leanna Lenee's relationship.

Hunter and Lenee have been subject to countless rumors and speculation about their relationship from people who are not a part of their inner circle and have no knowledge about the couple.

Shedeur specifically called out the "athletes and entertainers" who are speaking on Hunter's relationship without reaching out to him directly.

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He questioned how genuine those speaking out are being or whether they are just clout-chasing by using Hunter's name.

"All y’all athletes, entertainers, artist etc if y’all genuine trying to holla at trav y’all know how to get in touch with him or someone around," Shedeur wrote on X. "At this point y’all just posting for the algorithm trying to look cool."

Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders with wide receiver Travis Hunter against the Arizona Wildcats. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Hunter and Lenee have deleted social media amid the constant discourse.

Ultimately, Hunter will have the last laugh.

Like Shedeur, Hunter is among the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft and he is projected to be drafted in the top five picks. While people are at home discussing a relationship they know nothing about and obsessing and pocket-watching someone they don't know, he'll be gearing up to take his talents to the biggest stage in the sport.

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