Zach Ertz — Julie Ertz
Talk about a power couple. Ertz — a graduate of Stanford — is now easily one of the NFL’s best tight ends. His wife, Julie, has made 93 appearances for the U.S. Women’s National Team. In the process, she helped the United States win a World Cup title — as well as being named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2017. We don’t know if the two plan on having children. However, we’d have to think that those kids will inherit some insane athletic gifts.
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Russell Wilson — Ciara
Queen of the “1, 2 Step“, Ciara burst onto the scene in 2004 — a year removed from her high school graduation — with her smash hit Goodies. As her music career continued to flourish, Ciara signed a lucrative deal with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models — and later signed with IMG in 2016. Ciara was briefly engaged to Future, a fellow artist, and gave birth to her first child in 2014. Now married to the Seahawks’ Russell Wilson since 2016, the two have one daughter together. In 2019, Ciara released her seventh album titled Beauty Marks.
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Aaron Rodgers — Danica Patrick
The first and only woman to win an IndyCar Series race, Danica Patrick has gone a long way in revolutionizing the sport of racing. Patrick made her IndyCar debut in 2005 and earned Rookie of the Year honors as a result of taking three pole positions — tying a rookie record. Patrick’s best finished 5th overall in the 2009 IndyCar Series. Trying her luck in NASCAR, Patrick finished as high as 8th place at the 2013 Daytona 500. Patrick, who retired from competitive racing in 2018, has been dating Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers since February 2018.
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AJ McCarron — Katherine Webb
Katherine Webb was living a normal life as she entered her early 20’s. After attending high school in Georgia, Webb spent her collegiate days at Auburn University. A 2011 graduate, Webb went on to be crowned Miss Alabama USA in 2012 and finished in the Top 10 at Miss USA 2012. Webb shot to fame when an announcer, Brent Musburger, referred to her beauty during the 2013 BCS Championship Game. Webb has since gone on to marry her longtime partner, Houston Texans QB AJ McCarron. As of 2019, the couple have two sons.
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Rob Gronkowski — Camille Kostek
The cover girl for the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Camille Kostek is the life of the party. A former New England Patriots’ cheerleader, Kostek has appeared in two-straight SI Swim issues. Since 2015, the former cheerleader has been dating Rob Gronkowski — a former Patriot. The highly-energetic Kostek has co-hosted multiple shows and events, and was recently included in the 2019 issue of Maxim’s Hot 100.
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Cam Newton — Kia Proctor
Cam Newton is one of the most polarizing players in the league. From his colorful post-game wardrobe choices to his MVP-level talent, every football fan has a strong opinion about Newton. The 30-year-old has played the entirety of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. He led the team to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara. Newton has been dating Kia Proctor since at least 2015. The couple have three children together.
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Sterling Shepard — Chanel Iman
The Oklahoma City native played both high school and collegiate ball in his home state. After his career as a Sooner, Shepard was picked in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Shepard met his eventual wife, Chanel, at his former teammate’s — Victor Cruz — 30th birthday party. The couple began dating soon after and gave birth to their first child — Cali Clay — together in August of 2018.
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Jay Cutler — Kristin Cavallari
One of the first true reality stars, Kristin Cavallari is perhaps best known for her time on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and The Hills. Cavallari parlayed her early fame into a very successful career. Starting in 2012, the reality star began to work with E!, including a stint hosting The Fabulist. In addition to writing a New Yorker’s best-selling book, Cavallari started her own company — Uncommon James. Currently, Cavallari stars in her own reality show — Very Cavallari — alongside her husband, former Broncos and Bears QB Jay Cutler.
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Eric Decker — Jessie James Decker
Jessie James Decker does it all. She’s a fashion designer, country singer, reality TV star…you name it, she’s done it. Starting with her debut album Jessie James, Decker has released three studio albums and a slew of other works since 2009. Decker has also starred in her own reality show — Eric & Jessie: Game On — alongside her husband, Eric Decker. In February 2019, Decker launched a clothing line called Kittenish.
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Patrick Mahomes — Brittany Matthews
In just one season, Patrick Mahomes has taken the NFL by storm. The reigning NFL MVP is already breaking records and has quickly become arguably the best quarterback in the entire league. Mahomes’ hasn’t let his fame get to his head, as he has remained with his high school sweetheart, Brittany Matthews, during his NFL career. Matthews is a fitness instructor who formerly played soccer collegiate at the University of Texas at Tyler.
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Matt Stafford — Kelly Hall
Detroit Lions’ quarterback Matt Stafford was lucky as can be to meet Kelly Hall while the two attended the University of Georgia. Hall, the cheerleader, and Stafford, the football star, have three children together. In April 2019, Hall underwent emergency surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. Thankfully, Hall’s recovery is going well and she is on her way back to being fully healthy.
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Tom Brady — Gisele Bündchen
Tom Brady’s exploits have been discussed ad nauseam, but the woman by his side perhaps hasn’t gotten the recognition she deserves. Gisele Bündchen, a Brazilian model and environmentalist, has dominated the modeling industry for nearly two decades. Arguably the biggest star in fashion history, Gisele has been named to Forbes list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women on multiple occasions. Gisele has also worked with charities such as Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. Gisele and Brady wed in 2009 and have two children.
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Phillip Rivers — Tiffany Rivers
Middle-school sweethearts, Tiffany and Philip Rivers have been together since the 7th grade. The lovebirds made it official in 2001 — their freshman year in college. Tiffany has given birth to nine children, seven daughters and two sons. Despite Philip now playing football in Los Angeles, the Rivers’ family still resides in San Diego, California.
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Drew Brees — Brittany Brees
Drew Brees has long been one of the league’s best quarterbacks. The diminutive gunslinger out of Purdue (by way of Texas) will one day make his entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees ended up marrying his college sweetheart, Brittany. The couple had triplets in 2009, and another child a few years later. Understandably so, the Brees’ clan is very family oriented.
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Christian Ponder — Sam Ponder
Former first-round draft choice Christian Ponder ended up being a monumental bust. The signal-caller out of Florida State played parts of six seasons before crashing out of the league. However, Ponder did have the fortune of marrying ESPN personality Samantha Steele. Now known as Sam Ponder, the sportscaster is a fixture within multiple sports shows on ESPN. This currently includes being the host on Sunday NFL Countdown.
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Ryan Tannehill — Lauren Tannehill
A relationship that blossomed at Texas A&M University, Lauren and Ryan Tannehill have been married since 2012 and have two children together. Lauren has a large social media following, as she has shot to fame while chronicling the lives of her son and young daughter. After spending six years in Miami, the Tannehill’s now reside in Nashville.
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Eric Johnson — Jessica Simpson
The Yale-educated tight end only played in the NFL for six seasons. More of a reserve than a starter, Johnson compiled a combined 240 receptions and nine touchdowns for both the 49ers and the Saints. However after only a few months of dating, Johnson got engaged to pop star Jessica Simpson. The two remain married to this day, and have three children.
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Tony Romo — Candice Crawford
Before Tony Romo was a commentating savant on CBS, he was the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He’s also no stranger to tabloid news — as Romo once dated Jessica Simpson in a highly-publicized relationship. While that relationship ultimately ended, Romo did find love in the form of former 2008 Miss Missouri, Candice Crawford. Crawford — the sister of actor Chace — had been working as a journalist in Dallas. The couple have three sons (named Rivers, Hawkins, and Jones).
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Sam Bradford — Emma Lavy
Sam Bradford was a man beset by injury throughout his NFL career. He certainly had talent — though it wasn’t always realized. The former No. 1 pick out of Oklahoma had a great start to his career with the then-St. Louis Rams. However, Bradford never became the player many thought he’d be. He ultimately married Emma Lavy — a native of Fayetteville, Ark — in 2016. Like Sam, Emma is an excellent golfer (and a former college athlete at the University of Arkansas).
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Andrew East — Shawn Johnson
Former gymnast Shawn Johnson burst onto the scene during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Johnson won four medals during the competition — including the gold in the balance beam. She parlayed her Olympic fame into a spot on season eight of Dancing With the Stars, which she ended up winning. Johnson married former long snapper Andrew East in 2015. They were engaged at Wrigley Field during a Chicago Cubs game.
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J.J. Watt — Kealia Ohai
J.J. Watt is truly one of the good guys in sports. Not only is he a terrific talent on the field, Watt is also one of the most charitable athletes in all of sports and is the founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation. Watt has been dating his fiance, Kealia Ohai since 2016. Ohai is a member of the Houston Dash of the MLS. She has also made three appearances and scored one goal for the U.S. Women’s National Team.
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Hank Baskett — Kendra Wilkinson
Hank Baskett carved out a decent professional career for himself despite being an undrafted player out of New Mexico. A receiver, Baskett bounced around between three different NFL teams (Vikings, Eagles, Colts) over a span of five years. However, he became even more notable for marrying Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson. Baskett was featured on her initial reality show Kendra before the two created their own show Kendra on Top. After having two children, the couple divorced in 2019.
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Tony Gonzalez — October Gonzalez
Though Rob Gronkowski has a strong case, many believe Tony Gonzalez to be the greatest tight end to ever play the game. The 14-time Pro Bowler played 17 seasons in the league and scored a whopping 111 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. He has been with his partner, October, for over a decade. Though the couple have never officially been married, they still call each other “husband” and “wife”.
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Tim Hasselbeck — Elizabeth Hasselbeck
Tim Hasselbeck’s NFL career was rather nondescript. He was known primarily as Matt’s younger brother. Hasselbeck played on a number of NFL teams as a backup signal-caller. In 2002, he married his college sweetheart Elisabeth. Little did Tim know that his wife would become exponentially more famous than he would. Elisabeth first appeared on Survivor before eventually spending 11 years as a co-host on the talk show The View. After multiple on-air spats with Rosie O’Donnell, Elisabeth left the show. A short stint on Fox News was quickly ended upon Elisabeth wanting to focus solely on her family.
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Nnamdi Asomugha — Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is a powerhouse. A George Washington University alum, Washington began acting in 1994. One of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, Washington has received numerous nominations including two Emmy’s for Outstanding Lead Actress (Scandal, Confirmation), as well as a Golden Globe nod for her work in the two shows. Washington is currently filming a TV mini-series titled Little Fires Everywhere, due to air in 2020.
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A.J. Feeley — Heather Mitts
Despite being a fifth-round pick out of Oregon, Feeley spent over a decade in the NFL. He was most notably a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Ironically enough, Feeley may have married an even better athlete than himself. His wife, Heather Mitts, enjoyed a 14-year career with the U.S. Women’s National Team. In the process, Mitts helped the soccer squad win three gold medals. She made 137 appearances for the national team before retiring in 2013.
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Phillip Wheeler — Ashley Nicole Roberts
Phillip Wheeler enjoyed a great career at Georgia Tech, but didn’t make much of an impact at the professional level. The former third-round linebacker played for six teams over his career, and recorded just 6.5 sacks in 133 games. His wife, WAGS Miami star Ashley Nicole Roberts, is perhaps more famous than her beau. Along with starring on the hit show, Roberts is also a Captain in the Army Reserves.
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Donald Penn — Dominique Penn
Donald Penn has been a stalwart offensive lineman for nearly two decades. Formerly undrafted out of Utah State, Penn has made three Pro Bowls over his career. While he continues to find work as a reliable left tackle, Penn’s wife, Dominique, holds it for the couple’s three children — Dominick, Demi, and Donald III.
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Corey Liuget — Faven
Corey Liuget is a former first-round pick who has never truly lived up to the billing. Though he played eight years with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Liuget never developed into the dominant force many thought he would be. Though Liuget didn’t pan out entirely as a prospect, he did very well for himself off the field. Liuget is married to fashion designer and reality star Faven.
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Dashon Goldson — Ashley North
Goldson is perhaps best known for his role on the Jim Harbaugh-led 49ers teams of the early 2010s. Known for his hard-hitting and aggressive style, Goldson formed one of the better safety duo’s in the league with Donte Whitner. Goldson has been with his current wife, E! Network star Ashley North, for over 13 years. North works as a celebrity wardrobe stylist and has done work for Justin Bieber, J.Cole and Kevin Hart.
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Carson Palmer — Shaelyn Palmer
Carson Palmer was instrumental in helping Pete Carroll resurrect an otherwise dormant USC Football program. After becoming the No. 1 Overall pick in 2003, Palmer enjoyed a 15-year NFL career with the Bengals, Raiders, and Cardinals. During this time, the 3-time Pro Bowler married his college sweetheart Shaelyn. A former soccer player at USC, Shaelyn gave birth to twins named Fletch and Elle.
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Larry English — Nicole Williams
Larry English may have ended his playing career after just six seasons, but he had plenty of reason to celebrate in 2017. English got married to his longtime girlfriend Nicole Williams. The couple had been dating for seven years prior to tying the knot. The Canadian born model has been featured on WAGS and even started her own swimsuit line labeled Nia Lynn.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick — Liza Barber
‘Fitzmagic’ is still chugging along as an NFL quarterback. He’s one of a handful of former Harvard players to ever feature in the professional ranks. Whilst in college, he met his future wife, Liza. Like Ryan, Liza was an excellent athlete. She ultimately became an All-American soccer player as the captain of the team. Together, the couple have seven(!) children.
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Antonio Gates — Sasha Dindayal
A native of Canada, Sasha Dindayal appeared in multiple shorts — All Things Fare and My Father’s Hands — in 1999. Despite a brief bout of success acting, Dindayal left the profession in short order. In 2011, Dindayal married Antonio Gates — a future Hall of Famer who spent his career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers.
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Alex Smith – Elizabeth Barry
Alex Smith is one lucky man. Of course, the San Diego native has made millions upon millions of dollars throughout his professional career. This includes three Pro Bowl appearances. However, his greatest accomplishment might’ve been marrying his wife, Elizabeth. At one time, Elizabeth was reportedly a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders. Together, they have three children named Sloane, Hayes, and Hudson.
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Lamar Jackson – Jaime Taylor
The front-runner for the NFL MVP burst onto the scene in 2019. Though Jackson stands as one of the most popular figures in the league today, not much is known about his personal life. What we do know is that he has been dating his girlfriend Taylor since his time at Louisville. Taylor has chosen to stay private about her life, as there aren’t many photos that have surfaced of the couple together (the photo featured is of Lamar’s mother, Felicia Jones). Given Jackson’s elite talent and marketability, there’s a good chance we will uncover more details about their relationship as time goes on.
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