Celebrity NFL Girlfriends And Wives
In the NFL, there are moments when fans are more interested in what the players are up to off the gridiron than on it. Questions, rumors, and gossip begin swirling over who these million-dollar athletes are dating or married to.
Social media is overloaded with speculation over images and posts of couples like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. What are they up to? Where did they go on vacation with each other? Fans want to know. This article focuses on the latest celebrity NFL couples dating or have tied the knot already.
Christian McCaffrey And Olivia Culpo
Dominant running back Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo, a former Miss Universe champion, met in 2019, and their love story has blossomed ever since. Their whirlwind romance started after McCaffrey noticed Culpo's Instagram images and could not help but click the like button.
Vacation getaways together brought Culpo and McCaffrey closer to each other emotionally, physically, and mentally. Culpo was seen more publicly at McCaffrey's games when he played for the Carolina Panthers. Culpo has openly talked about wanting to start a family after the two became engaged in 2023.
Joe Flacco And Dana Grady
Probably a lesser-known couple in the NFL is the marriage between QB Joe Flacco and Dana Grady. Flacco, the former Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, and Grady are high school sweethearts.
Grady played professional soccer for the Philadelphia Charge from 2001 to 2003 in the Women's United Soccer Association. Flacco and Grady have been married since 2011 and have five children. In her spare time from raising five growing kids, Dana has been the director of the Joe Flacco Elite Quarterback Camp since it was started by Joe in 2013.
Joe Burrow And Olivia Holzmacher
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Olivia Holzmacher have been together since meeting in 2017 when they both attended Ohio State University. Holzmacher has provided support to Burrow for the entirety of his career from college to the NFL, including his winning the Heisman Trophy in 2019.
Burrow was drafted first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bengals, and despite an injury forcing him to miss a part of the season, guided them to Super Bowl LVI, which, unfortunately, was a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Russell Wilson And Ciara
One of the more popular relationships in the NFL is the marriage between Russell Wilson and singer Ciara. They were a match made in heaven after meeting at a Wisconsin college basketball game in March 2015. The couple was engaged a year later and then exchanged vows in England in July 2016.
Ciara and Wilson have two children. Sienna, their daughter, was born in 2017, and their son Win, in 2020. Among their many philanthropic ventures is the collaboration to write a children's book in 2022 to inspire the minds of young people called "Why Not You?"
Ezekiel Elliott And Halle Woodward
In 2023, former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Halle Woodward became an item. Woodward, a native of Iowa, is a personal trainer and pays most of her bills as a nurse. Elliott was released by the Cowboys in 2022 and signed with the New England Patriots.
Woodward attended J.J. Pearce High School in a town near Dallas, where she was a star on the school's track and field team. SportsGossip reports that the couple have survived splitting apart a few times, once for as long as four months.
Jalen Hurts And Bryonna Burrows
Even though QB Jalen Hurts and Bryonna Burrows unofficially met and dated when they were students at the University of Alabama, their relationship went public in January 2023. Coincidentally or not, the announcement by the couple was after winning the NFC Championship and heading to Super Bowl LVII.
In April 2023, Hurts signed a lucrative five-year, $255 million deal with the Eagles $180 million of it is guaranteed. Burrows has recently climbed the ranks of IBM in project management.
Fred Warner And Sydney Hightower
In a June 2022 ceremony, NFL linebacker Fred Warner and former The Bachelor contestant Sydney Hightower were married. Hightower was part of the 24th season of The Bachelor before getting eliminated in week six of filming.
The couple became romantically involved shortly after Hightower's getting cast out and not receiving a rose from Peter Weber. Warner reached out to Hightower via social media. In January 2024, ahead of Warner's appearance in Super Bowl LVIII, the two posted a photo of Warner holding the pregnant belly of Hightower.
George And Claire Kittle
As a freshman at the University of Iowa, NFL tight end George Kittle met his eventual wife, Claire. Claire joined the staff at People magazine in 2022 and was previously on the entertainment show E!.
George and Claire tied the knot in 2019. Claire is a former athlete herself. Claire played soccer and contributed to the fitness industry before marrying Kittle. Anyone looking for an update on the couple needs only tap into their social media accounts, where they post their busy and active lifestyles for fans.
Micah Parsons And Kayla Nicole
Superstar linebacker Micah Parsons and Kayla Nicole romantically linked after Nicole ended things with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. The two advanced quickly in their relationship after meeting through mutual connections of internet personality Joie Chavis and Dallas Cowboys teammate Trevon Diggs.
Parsons is considered by many around the NFL as one of the elite linebackers in the league. Nicole has established herself as an influencer and a modeling career. Parsons and Nicole have not been shy about their romance after being noticed together by fans and photographers.
Justin Herbert And Taylor Bisciotti
Taylor Bisciotti was already a household name before she and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert joined forces. Bisciotti is a respected reporter for the NFL Network. Rumors about their relationship became confirmed in 2021, but they remain tight-lipped about the details.
Herbert displays a vision and passion for football necessary to be an NFL quarterback, and Bisciotti is no slouch with her knowledge of the sport. Her reports reveal a professional and focused approach, with a touch of style unmatched by her peers.
Jake Funk And Hannah Ann Sluss
NFL running back Jake Funk and former beauty contest participant Hannah Ann Sluss have reportedly been seeing each other since 2021. Funk was on the Indianapolis Colts roster in 2023 while dating Sluss.
Sluss appeared on the 24th season of the hit series The Bachelor and finished in second place as the runner-up. Sluss became recognizable from her days as a contestant in beauty pageants. She was engaged to the star of The Bachelor, Peter Weber, and even got a rose. Weber broke things off and admitted to still being in love with Madison Prewett, the runner-up.
Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce fell under an immense shadow once it was confirmed he was dating Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end and multi-award-winning singer set Hollywood and the sports world ablaze once the rumors of their relationship were confirmed.
Swift was at games to watch Kelce as his guest in a private suite before sitting there with his mother and brother Jason. Swift's accolades are a mile long. She has sold over 200 million albums and won 14 Grammys, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 40 American Music Awards.
Trevor Lawrence And Marissa Mowry
In 2016, Marissa Mowry and QB Trevor Lawrence met each other as high school students. Lawrence and Mowry got engaged in 2020 at the home stadium where he played at Clemson University. The two married about a year later, in 2021.
The two Cartersville, Georgia natives have proudly displayed their love since Mowry began posting images and videos from Lawrence's high school games. In a People magazine interview, Mowry gushed about their romance, "The way you handle things and do it with so much grace and love will always inspire me."
Deshaun Watson And Jilly Anais
After meeting and blossoming their romance via social media, QB Deshaun Watson and Jilly Anais entered a serious relationship with each other. Watson signed an eye-popping contract with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL in 2022 for a fully guaranteed five years and $230 million.
Anais established herself before dating Watson as an actress, model, and singer. She released a single called "COPY & Paste" that keeps her busy promoting when she is not cheering for Watson and attending all Browns games and events.
Carson Wentz And Madison Oberg
NFL quarterback Carson Wentz met and dated Madison Oberg before marrying in 2019 and Oberg taking his last name. According to People magazine, the pair met while supporting Mission of Hope, a Christian organization providing access to education, employment, and other areas like healthcare. Madison was an intern at the time.
Wentz led the Philadelphia Eagles to an astonishing 11-2 record in 2017 before he suffered a season-ending injury. The Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII without Wentz in the lineup but acknowledged Wentz was the reason they were in the game.
Patrick Mahomes And Brittany Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes began their romantic journey as teenagers in a town in East Texas. Patrick was not the only athlete of the two. Brittany is a former professional soccer player, landing a deal with an team in Iceland during their relationship.
Brittany and Patrick dated for a decade before walking down the aisle in March of 2022. Matthews changed her last name to Mahomes and the couple have two children. Their daughter is named Skye and their son is named Patrick Bronze Lavon Mahomes III.
Rob Gronkowski And Camille Kostek
Former NFL tight end and multiple Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek met in 2013. Already an accomplished model and actress, Kostek and Gronkowski started dating two years later. Kostek appeared as the cover model for the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and hosted the show Wipeout.
Gronkowski left the playing field after winning his fourth Super Bowl with QB Tom Brady while playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Brady and Gronk won three Super Bowls as teammates on the New England Patriots before Gronkowski followed Brady to Florida.
Orlando Brown Jr. And Holly Luyah
Social media influencer, stylist, and model based out of Phoenix, Holly Luyah, and NFL star Orlando Brown Jr. got together romantically and had a child. A-list Hollywood celebrities like Ariel Winter and Lucy Hale have sought the expertise of Luyah as a stylist.
Brown is a four-time Pro Bowler, and the highlight of his career came with a Super Bowl LVII victory while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Brown stands at six feet, eight inches, and the offensive tackle weighs 345 pounds.
Aaron Rodgers And Mallory Edens
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Mallory Edens became official in 2023 when the pair were seen at a Milwaukee Bucks game all cozied up. Edens' father, Wes, is the co-owner of the NBA Bucks and the main reason she attended their games and met Rodgers.
Attempts to keep their relationship low-key were squashed once Rodgers left Wisconsin to become the QB of the New York Jets in the 2024 offseason. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon and ended his season only minutes into his first regular season game for the Jets.
Maxx Crosby And Rachel Washburn
Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Maxx Crosby became a couple in 2016 while they went to college in Eastern Michigan. Crosby and Washburn dated until their engagement in 2022, marriage in 2023, and welcomed their baby girl after.
Crosby earned his reputation as a tattooed, rebellious player who played in the NFL with reckless abandon. Washburn strutted her athleticism as a former soccer player in college and graduated with a degree in sports management. One of Crosby's tattoos features his daughter, mixed with images of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Muhammad Ali and the caption "Be Legendary."
Drew Brees And Brittany Brees
Former NFL Super Bowl Champion QB Drew Brees is married to Brittany Brees. Drew and Brittany first met while they went to Purdue University. The pair wed in 2003 and have four children named Ryan, Baylen, Bowen, and Callen.
Brittany was an entrepreneur and philanthropist at the time she started seeing Drew. In 2003, the couple established their charity organization called the Brees Dream Foundation. The group donated $5 million to Lousiana, where Drew spent most of his NFL career and has raised more than $27 million.
Colin Kaepernick And Nessa Diab
Current civil rights activist and NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick is married to Nessa Diab, a journalist and television star of the MTV2 program Guy Code. Kaepernick and Diab welcomed their only child in August of 2022.
While Kaepernick struggled to land himself on an NFL roster, Diab made a name for herself advocating for social issues like immigration and called for improvements to women's rights. Colin seemingly was exiled from the league after his kneeling during the anthems created quite a stir.
Kyler Murray And Morgan LeMasters
Since 2018, QB Kyler Murray and Morgan LeMasters have been romantically linked. As a sign of the times, it was not until a post on Instagram was leaked that their relationship became official.
LeMasters is a former cheerleader and model who made her account private once things got serious between herself and Murray. LeMasters is more than just a pretty face. She owns a hair salon that sells hair extensions and has solidified her status as a leading expert in the beauty industry.
Justin Fields And Gianna Carmona
Rumors swirl about the potential romance between Chicago Bears' electrifying quarterback, Justin Fields, and Miami's captivating model and TikTok star, Gianna Carmona. Gianna, an alumna of the University of Miami, is enchanted with her fashion sense, infectious charm, and dazzling dance skills.
Despite the couple being sighted repeatedly in public, they put up a wall around their relationship status. The uncertainty about their love adds intrigue to their already compelling personas, leaving fans and followers eagerly speculating about the nature of their connection.
Justin Jefferson And Hails
Minnesota Vikings' star receiver Justin Jefferson is rumored to be romantically involved with Hails, a popular fitness instructor and Instagram personality. Hails, known for her fitness expertise and vibrant presence on social media, has been seen with Justin in various locations, including Turks and Caicos and a Jefferson-hosted event in San Antonio, Texas.
Though the relationship has not been confirmed, their evident chemistry hints at a promising connection. The specifics about the duration of their relationship remain a mystery, but their shared happiness suggests love is in the air.
Lamar Jackson And Jaime Taylor
NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson and Hollywood celebrity Jaime Taylor met at the University of Louisville in 2017, which sparked their romance. They welcomed their daughter, Milan, on January 4, 2021. Even with Lamar's high-profile career with the Baltimore Ravens, Jaime has managed to hold her own independently in Los Angeles, working with well-known photographers and brands.
The privacy of their relationship showcases their unwavering support and a deep bond cultivated since college, enduring the challenges and triumphs of their respective careers and expanding families.
Kyle Van Noy And Marissa Powell
NFL player Kyle Van Noy and former Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell tied the knot in 2014 after meeting at Brigham Young University. Powell, who finished runner-up at Miss USA in 2014, and Van Noy, a linebacker, fell in love during their time at BYU.
The power couple exchanged their vows only two years after Kyle proposed and now share a beautiful family with two children. Their trip from college sweethearts to successful professionals and parents proves their everlasting love.
Ryan And Lauren Tannehill
Ryan and Lauren Tannehill, who crossed paths while at Texas A&M, tied the knot in 2012 and are raising a family of five kids. Lauren, once a model, has transitioned into a prominent lifestyle blogger and content creator, offering insights and guidance on various parts of life, including being a mother.
With three children in their stable of offspring, their marriage displays a blend of shared passions and commitments, strengthening their bond beyond just companionship, making it more of a partnership built on mutual respect and admiration.
Brock Purdy And Jenna Brandt
Brock Purdy and Jenna Brandt started their long romance in high school, evolving into an unbreakable connection that withstood the test of time. While Brock pursued his football dreams at Iowa State, Jenna, renowned for clinching victory on American Idol, remained his rock of support.
From their formative years, their bond grew, and the pair navigated the highs and lows with toughness. Their story highlights a love that started in their youth and was strengthened by dreams and devotion that are shared and permanent.
Cooper Kupp And Anna Croskrey
NFL star wide receiver Cooper Kupp found love with Anna Croskrey, a graduate of Eastern Washington University. Their romance climaxed with marriage on 20, 2015, in a bond that has since welcomed two children. Anna, now Anna Kupp, and Cooper live in Los Angeles, California.
Their relationship increased while the demands of professional football for Kupp flooded their lives, forming a solid foundation grounded in mutual respect and support, which continues to thrive as they navigate life's bumpy but loving journey.
Chris Jones And Sheawna Weathersby
NFL star Chris Jones found his match in beauty expert and Instagram sensation Sheawna Weathersby. Tying the knot on New Year's 2014, they quickly became one of the league's power couples. Jones's Super Bowl LVII victory with the Kansas City Chiefs solidified their status.
With all of life's ups and downs, their family, now including three charming children named Chris Jones II, Deuce, and Carson Dakota Jones, symbolizes love and unity. Together, the couple displays a unique love story to be remembered.
Kirk And Julie Cousins
Kirk and Julie Cousins can reflect on their path to marriage as a sprint. Kirk met Julie through a mutual friend, and from there, things went from zero to one hundred. The couple dated briefly in 2012 before they developed a connection born from a fairy tale.
Imagine a proposal on top of the Capital building in Washington a year later. Finally, in 2014, Kirk and Julie exchanged their vows at a ceremony in Georgia. Of course, their storybook romance would not be complete until the birth of their two sons.
Josh Allen And Hailee Steinfeld
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld let it slip when she was referred to as his girlfriend. According to People magazine, Allen supplied no resistance to the idea, and any thoughts of denying it were squashed when Steinfeld and Josh's mother were seen shopping together in East Aurora, New York.
While Allen is well-known for his play under center for the Bills in the NFL, Steinfeld created her following. Steinfeld starred in the 2023 superhero blockbuster Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Jonathan Owens And Simone Biles
NFL safety Jonathan Owens has to win multiple Super Bowls to catch up to his wife, Simone Biles. Biles reached the top of her sports mountain after capturing four Olympic gold medals in gymnastics at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Biles and Owens met in 2020, and from there, their relationship resembled a true fairy tale romance story after they became engaged in February, the day after Valentine's Day. Biles confirmed their engagement on social media before their 2023 wedding in Mexico.
Jason Kelce And Kylie McDevitt
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce married Kylie McDevitt and won a Super Bowl a year apart. If you ask Kelce and those closest to him, their 2018 wedding made him a champion. Kelce and McDevitt have three daughters. Maybe how Kelce met McDevitt is the real story.
The couple started their romantic journey after connecting through a dating app online. Kelce was in Super Bowl LVII in February of 2023 when McDevitt was pregnant with their third child. Kelce lost that Super Bowl to his brother Travis Kelce in a cruel twist from the sports world.
Isaac Rochell And Allison Kucharczyk
NFL couple of defensive end Isaac Rochell and his wife, Allison Kucharczyk, started their romance in college and then eloped in 2021. Not one to sit around, Kucharczyk took to TikTok and created a popular following by sharing her takes on being an NFL wife.
Rochell and Kucharczyk welcomed the birth of their daughter, Scottie Dee, in December of 2023. Rochell struggled in 2022 with being relegated to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns before he ended his contract. He signed, was cut, and put on the practice team of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.
Aaron And Erica Donald
After Aaron Donald first met who was to be met his future wife, Erica, in 2015 while she worked for the St. Louis Rams. Talk about keeping things tight-lipped. Aaron and Ericahe did not announce their romantic involvement until after their wedding.
Aaron has children from a prior relationship, and they added to their family roster with their first child, Aaric, in 2021. Their love formed the source of their son's name, combining their first names. Erica supports Aaron and treats the children equally as he chases another Super Bowl.
Braxton Berrios And Alix Earle
NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios of the Miami Dolphins and TikTok celebrity Alix Earle denied their relationship and then confirmed it. According to People magazine, while on the red carpet of the Espy Awards show in 2023, they stood on solid ground by using the term "not exclusive."
The Dolphins wideout likely was one of the 6.1 million followers of Earle on TikTok. If continuing the rouse of the public and media was their original goal, Earle's posts of them sharing loving moments and their Bahamas vacation did not help.
Austin Ekeler And Melanie Wilking
In a refreshing turn of events in the world of NFL couples, Austin Ekeler and Melanie Wilking did not squash rumors about their romance. Ekeler and Wilking met and then courted each other for a reported three years before getting engaged in August of 2023.
Wilking drew her fans before meeting Ekeler as a popular personality on Instagram and TikTok. Wilking developed an impressive following in 2020 by performing dances and posting them on her social media account ahead of falling in love with the star NFL running back of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Derrick Henry And Adrianna Rivas
Only one person can control NFL running back Derrick Henry, who routinely runs over defenses like a runaway freight train. Romance became real between Henry and Rivas back in 2016 when they started their relationship.
Rivas gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in May of 2020. The pair never walked down the aisle or exchanged vows, but everyone close to them or witnesses their love in public considers them married. While Rivas maintained a low profile about herself online, she and Henry posted moments of the family.
